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After almost three years of discussion, the location of key infrastructure to secure Mount Beauty's water supply is closer to being finalised. or signup to continue reading has announced a new raw water offtake and pump station is proposed to be built 75 metres downstream of the original site on Embankment Drive, a popular gathering place for residents and visitors of the area, while there are no plans for a weir in the new design. A secondary supply would be made possible from the pondage.

North East Water said the design was supported by the community and , as well as the majority of people who attended a community pop-up kiosk and completed a survey in April. said North East Water was committed to working with the Mount Beauty community to achieve the best outcome after almost three years to reach this point. "I want to thank everyone who has contributed to the engagement over the past two years sharing their views on the pump station's proximity to the river, the use of a weir and its visual impact," Ms Murdoch said.



"I am pleased that we have a way forward that is supported by the majority of people who have engaged with us." However, it drew mixed opinions on a Mount Beauty community issues Facebook page. "The community told you loud and clear that they did not want a pumping station on Embankment Drive and several alternative sites were proposed," one comment read.

"NE Water had an agenda and you gave the bird to the community." Another was more positive about the deci.

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