Episode
Paradise Dam: Queensland Government Urged to Scrap Rebuild
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- May 10, 2026
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- 73
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Summary
Jeff Seeney, chair of Sunwater, urges Queensland government to scrap Paradise Dam rebuild plans, citing $4.4 billion price tag as excessive. Dams capacity reduced due to 2013 flood damage, concrete degradation. Farmers in Bundaberg express concern over water security for Australias food bowl, with droughts looming. Sunwater to release detailed business case, Premier David Crisafulli calls for patience. Water allocations in dispute, with 90,000 megalitres available for urgent needs, but long-term security remains a contentious issue. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/203ef6dcaf15a91c