Electricity supply of Jericho Shire

Eligibility - Electors of the Division of Charters Towers
Principal Petitioner:
Russ Glindemann
PO Box 10
Alpha QLD 4724
Total Signatures - 138
Sponsoring Member: Shane Knuth MP
Posting Date: 8/8/2006
Tabled Date: 8/8/2006
Responded By: Referred Minister
TO: The Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland

The petition of electors of the Division of Charters Towers draws to the attention of the House the inadequate electricity supply and consequent blackouts or dips in supply continually experienced by the residents of the Jericho shire.

We do not have a safe nor continual 240 volt electricity supply and the lack of supply has caused great damage to electrical equipment and great distress for families. We believe it is the role of Ergon energy and the Department of Energy to ensure without delay the achievement of this fundamental human right for the citizens of the Jericho Shire.

Your petitioners therefore request the House to find a solution that will immediately relieve the burden on the current system and ensure that there is an adequate supply of electricity for the entire shire now and in the future.