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Energy fracas

Why is Ergon and the local council got it in for the Warwick and Stanthorpe community?
They are punishing the people who own land here with the 110KV proposed powerline from Warwick to Stanthorpe. Why not use crown land not near homes?
How much more land are they going to take from property owners in the future?
What is the bigger picture of their money-making venture they are not telling us? Is this linked to big business and access grab?
People be careful, do not sign a wayleave without seeing a solicitor. Have you signed your land and rights away? Please seek legal advice via a solicitor, even if they have convinced you into signing.
You will be surprised to know there are other people in your position in the community who want to help and support you.

Sharron Barker

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