Barry Longland, Kevin Humphries and Thomas George unveil the new recreational facilities and the completion of the upgrades to Clarrie Hall Dam. Nolan Verheij-full
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Minister Humphries opens upgraded Clarrie Hall Dam
by arylko
23rd May 2014 6:00 AM
A $7.3 MILLION upgrade to Clarrie Hall Dam, which will guarantee the safety of local communities and property downstream of the dam in the event of an extreme flood, was opened on Thursday.
NSW Minister for Natural Resources, Lands and Water Kevin Humphries and Member for Lismore Thomas George opened the upgrade at an official ceremony on site.
Mr Humphries said the major upgrade had increased the spillway 'scapacity to ensure the dam could safely pass extreme flood events.
"The upgrade to this dam now means Clarrie Hall Dam can pass floods many times greater than the largest flood on record," Mr Humphries said.
Mr George said the NSW Government contributed $1.3 million to help Tweed Shire Council meet the cost of the upgrade.
