Paradise Dam: Queensland Government Urged to Scrap Rebuild
Published: May 10, 2026
Duration: 1:13
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.
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