Trouble in Paradise - Paradise Dam

August 2006
 
As the Queensland Government continues, unblinking, in it's determination to build the Traveston Dam, it repeatedly refers to the environmental excellence of it's last effort - Paradise Dam on the Burnett River.

When full, this dam will put almost 30 square kilometres under water, and drown 45 kilometres of river. The Burnett is one of only two rivers on the planet that is naturally home to the Queensland Lungfish.

We spent 2 days of driving, walking and canoeing to get a better look...
 
Paradise Dam
 Capacity 300,000ML
Present volume 15%
         
         
         
         
         
         
 
WORDS BEHIND THE PICTURES
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Paradise Dam is one of 6 in the world to be named in this World Wildlife Fund report of failed dams and yet the Qld Government is holding it up as the benchmark for the Mary River Dam at Traveston Crossing. Read full report here