Following further investigation, an alternate approach to the project has been identified that will minimise the impact on the community and reduce the size of the construction works.

The new approach will see a direct drilling of the wall to install the pipe required for dam drainage. This will significantly reduce the construction footprint and limit the need to remove any trees from the dam wall, subject to the final extent of boring works, while still achieving the same drainage outcome.

As a result, there will be no need to relocate and underground the overhead powerlines running through the reserve.