"I support it; Eurobodalla supports many businesses and people. Lots of water just drains into the sea. Store it."

"Too little, too late as far as I'm concerned; growing population, ever-increasing tourism. It's good they're doing it, but we also need rain to fill the dam we have, plus this one and when it's full, will they ship excess to the one's in need? I think not."

"Having enough water is one thing, but it is never enough with our ongoing attitude of two key words - economic growth. That is the basis of all our climatic problems. As far as the water running out to sea ... that is the way system is meant to be."

"The proposed location looks okay. May not impact privately owned properties, which is good."

Will never be any cheaper. It isn't exactly a luxury, but a daily necessity. Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet for now and the future."

"Believe it when I see it ... talking about it in 82 when I came here. More like a lot of political waffle."

"Australia needs as much water security it can get!"

"Water security a must. Can see Mad Max scenario with it otherwise."

"People will kill each other for food and water."

"Do it now."

The $19 million development on Beach Road also drew comment:

Looks nice. Here's hoping for some ground floor hospitality space with decent rent expectations.

Upwards and onwards - this town needs new development.

Perfect for the Bay.

Time Penrith-by-the-sea got an upgrade.

Stunning like a car park.

Let's not forget Moruya; they need developments like this.

Can't wait. Growth and jobs for the future!

Yes, $800,000 holiday apartments for our Canberra yuppies, just what this town needs.

Canberra yuppies made Batemans Bay. Without them the Bay would not exist as it is today. Necessary evil.

As long as they spend a $ in my shop I don't care if they come from China.