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November 8, 2023
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Worry at pole positions Concern at ‘lack of consultation’ over power line upgrade proposal w By Liam Hauser
UPGRADING the power line between Woodford and Kilcoy to improve the reliability of power supply has caused concern for some local residents as well as State Member for
Nanango, Deb Frecklington. One concerned resident stated that “30m concrete power poles and power lines are intended to run from Neurum Road before the Stanley River Bridge, up over Mount Archer, across the
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Somerset Dam, back over to Villeneuve and Glenfern on Neurum Road near the quarry. “The power upgrade is NOT running directly along Neurum Road to Kilcoy like people assume,” they said.
“Energex did NOT engage with the community like they were obligated to and have changed the route of the infrastructure without anyone’s knowledge.” Mrs Frecklington said the issue raised questions.
“Villeneuve residents have explained that they were either unaware of the project, or have just discovered the power lines will now be deviated from the original plans,” Mrs Frecklington said.
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