Wilcannia Weir: Federal Funding Holds Back Project

0:00It's March 2nd. Here's your Adelaide News in 2 Minutes. The small town of Volcania and New South Wales has pushed for over 30 years to replace its crumbling weir on the Darling River. Lately, the state government pledged $70 million for the project, but it still needs 60 million more from the federal government, too. Move forward. The federal side has already chipped in some cash before, including $8 million back in 2018 as part of broader river basin improvements. Now officials say they won't add more funding without a full business case laid out first. Locals are fed up after all this waiting, calling it a huge letdown for their disadvantaged community. Leaders like the Shire Council Chair and a local grazier say it's shattering, with finger pointing between state and federal levels just making things. Worse? New South Wales Water Minister, Rose Jackson, shares the disappointment and gets why trusting government is low there. She insists her side remains committed to building the weir, but it's up to the feds

1:00to step up with the rest of the money. For now, the project sits stalled amid the back and forth, leaving Volcania in limbo, once again, as talks drag on. This episode is supported by our sponsor. See details in the description. Lay back. Press play. Let the pillow do the rest. Sound meets comfort.