The proposed Gin Gin re-regulating dam on the Macquarie River made by Healthy Rivers Dubbo will be the topic at its upcoming public meeting.
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Members of the public are encouraged to bring all of their questions about the impacts the proposal would have on the river, the marshes and all of the people and wildlife that rely on them, to the meeting.
Healthy Rivers Dubbo convenor Melissa Gray said the proposal is expected to reduce water downstream for unregulated irrigation and have a serious impact on populations of native fish.
"There has been increasing calls for Mp Dugald Saunders and the NSW Nationals to release the business case to the public once it is complete," she said.
"What are they trying to hide?"
"The Gin Gin dam would be a massive $84 million subsidy to the irrigated cotton industry.
"Downstream irrigators, graziers and businesses that cater to recreational fishing in the valley would all take a huge financial hit."
The meeting will run on Wednesday, June 23 from 6.30pm at the Pastoral Hotel.
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