Topic: Paradise Dam

Bundaberg Region stakeholders say the State Government has under-estimated the economic value of Paradise Dam and should review the advice it's received.

Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetables Growers (BFVG) have urged the community to keep an open mind about the future of Paradise Dam after the release of the Building Queensland report on the dam this week.

Bundaberg Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ ‘Save Paradise Dam’ Campaign has launched three billboards on the Isis Highway, near the turnoff to Cordalba.

The State Government has established a Burnett Catchment Industry Forum for Bundaberg Region farmers to discuss water security.

Today a consortium of regional advocacy and industry groups released their joint economic report titled “The economic costs of inaction on Paradise Dam”.

A survey has been created for businesses to have their say on the impact that changes to Paradise Dam will have on their operations.

Industry representatives and Council have commissioned a study to assess the cost of failing to reinstate Paradise Dam to its full capacity.

Community members are invited to attend drop-in sessions regarding works planned at Paradise Dam. Sunwater staff will be on hand to answer questions and discuss wet season preparedness.

An independent Commission of Inquiry is now underway into the circumstances that contributed to the structural and stability issues at Paradise Dam, with its terms of reference released.

Mayor Jack Dempsey has welcomed the release of the Paradise Dam technical reports and announcement of an independent inquiry in to its structural and stability issues.