Business Paul McLaughlin Premium Content Subscriber only There is no doubt that regions with a secure water supply prosper. You don’t have to look any further than Fairbairn Dam and Emerald to see the results. Access to secure and reliable water brings jobs, new industries and creates liveable regions. From providing water to vital mining projects to creating tourism opportunities, dams can really make a difference for regions. We want people to live, work and raise their families in this beautiful part of Queensland but we need to provide the infrastructure to keep them in the regions. We need secure industries that provide secure jobs for hardworking locals and help attract new talent. And we need this now.