Fitzy
17-12-2003, 04:29 PM
Primary Industries & Rural Communities, Henry Palaszczuk
16/12/03
Funds for Far North Qld fish stocking groups
The Queensland Government has announced $7000 in funding for two fish stocking groups in the State's far north.
Primary Industries and Rural Communities Minister Henry Palaszczuk, who is visiting far north Queensland today, said the funding is under the latest annual allocation under the DPI's Recreational Freshwater Fishing Enhancement program.
"I would like to acknowledge the work of the stocking groups. Freshwater fishing is not only an important leisure activity, but it increasingly it is drawing visitors to our regions," Mr Palaszczuk said.
"The on-going drought and the reduced water levels in many dams across the State have affected stocking efforts not to mention fishing in a number of impoundments."
"In recognition that the drought may prevent fish stocking, the groups are permitted to carry forward the funds for the 12 months."
"Hopefully, we will see an end to the drought soon and that rain will replenish water levels in impoundments."
Mr Palaszczuk said $170,000 was being provided for stocking groups to purchase fingerlings or for hatcheries.
The funding allocated for far north Queensland include:
* $5000 Lake Koombooloomba (Ravenshoe and Koombooloomba Fish Restocking Committee Inc.); and
* $2000 Tinaroo Falls Dam (Tableland Fish Stocking Society Inc).
Tinaroo Falls Dam is among 29 impoundments around Queensland to participate in the stocked impoundment permit scheme.
Media contact: Kirby Anderson 3239 3004 or 0418 197 350
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16/12/03
Funds for Far North Qld fish stocking groups
The Queensland Government has announced $7000 in funding for two fish stocking groups in the State's far north.
Primary Industries and Rural Communities Minister Henry Palaszczuk, who is visiting far north Queensland today, said the funding is under the latest annual allocation under the DPI's Recreational Freshwater Fishing Enhancement program.
"I would like to acknowledge the work of the stocking groups. Freshwater fishing is not only an important leisure activity, but it increasingly it is drawing visitors to our regions," Mr Palaszczuk said.
"The on-going drought and the reduced water levels in many dams across the State have affected stocking efforts not to mention fishing in a number of impoundments."
"In recognition that the drought may prevent fish stocking, the groups are permitted to carry forward the funds for the 12 months."
"Hopefully, we will see an end to the drought soon and that rain will replenish water levels in impoundments."
Mr Palaszczuk said $170,000 was being provided for stocking groups to purchase fingerlings or for hatcheries.
The funding allocated for far north Queensland include:
* $5000 Lake Koombooloomba (Ravenshoe and Koombooloomba Fish Restocking Committee Inc.); and
* $2000 Tinaroo Falls Dam (Tableland Fish Stocking Society Inc).
Tinaroo Falls Dam is among 29 impoundments around Queensland to participate in the stocked impoundment permit scheme.
Media contact: Kirby Anderson 3239 3004 or 0418 197 350
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