"Having 20,000 litre tanks filled by bores in these locations means those initial responders can spend more time on the fire ground and create a safer and quicker opportunity to supress a fire," he said.

Source: https://www.beaudeserttimes.com.au/story/8042078/water-on-tap-for-scenic-rim-firefighters/?src=rss

There was also $960,000 for villages to install bores for emergency water supply in villages like Drake while other works worth $4million were rejected in the third round of funding.

Source: https://www.northerndailyleader.com.au/story/8072432/we-didnt-see-a-cent-mayor-responds-to-bushfire-funding-snub/?src=rss

This comes after a 2020 decision to ban construction of new groundwater bores at Tamborine Mountain or Springbrook for at least 12 months.

Source: https://www.beaudeserttimes.com.au/story/8113013/bore-ban-extended-on-tamborine-mountain/?src=rss