Firstly, we have set the date for a community morning tea to get together with members, friends and neighbours to share information with a special focus on WATER. EDF is planning to host a water workshop very soon detailing how they plan to take at least 4 gigalitres of water from our system to lock up for their use so they can make substantial profits to send offshore. The committee sees water as one of the most critical issues which this pumped hydro project will impact—it’s availability to you, the people of Tamworth and the wider Namoi catchment.

At the EDF community drop in session held at Ogunbil Hall, 12 March 2025, Dungowan Creek Alliance handed the proponent a letter detailing many of our concerns. They promised to give their response in a timely manner, here it is…

Dear Members and Supporters,

The federal election is upon us on 3 May 2025. Early voting has opened. How will the result affect us in the beautiful Dungowan Valley?

In all my years I have not experienced an election more crucial for Australia's future than this one in 2025. But also, I have not experienced a time when politicians have shown such complete disregard for the people they are meant to represent and country they are supposed to cherish.