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<br>Queensland opposition leader Deb Frecklington has defended her election promise to help fund a dam in central Queensland after it was revealed her husband works for the company that would build it.<br> <br>If elected, the LNP has committed $10 million dollars towards the $2.9 billion Urannah Dam project, topping up $10 million already promised by the federal coalition government.<br> <br>One of the key proponents of the 1.5 million megalitre dam is Bowen River Utilities, which employs Jason Frecklington as an Indigenous community engagement and  [http://tarvelzone.mystrikingly.com/blog/a-list-of-top-10-biggest-dam-in-india tarvelzone.mystrikingly.com] land access manager.<br> <br>Ms Frecklington says she's done everything by the book.<br> <br>"I have sought advice, I've have declared at all, I've been open and honest about my husband Jason," Ms Frecklington told reporters on Friday.<br> <br>"The Integrity Commissioner's advice to me is that I have done everything correct and I'll continue to do everything correct."<br> <br>She says the LNP has supported the construction of the dam north-west of Mackay since 2017 - two years before her husband began work on the project in September.<br> <br>"I have ensured that I have excused myself from any decisions in relation to the Urannah Dam project, and I will continue to follow those rules."<br> <br>"The LNP has always supported water projects... I'm not going to stop advocating for dams."<br> <br>Ms Frecklington would not say if she would release the advice given to her by the Integrity Commissioner.<br> <br>It isn't the first time the Urannah Dam project has landed the LNP in hot water.<br> <br>A 2016 ABC investigation revealed Bowen River Utilities was hand-picked for funding by the federal coalition government while the company's managing director served on the party's executive in Queensland.<br>