Delivering water security for Queenslanders
The LNP will rebuild Paradise Dam and deliver water security to growers and residents in the Wide Bay Burnett region, if elected next month.
Paradise Dam has been languishing in a damaged, unsafe condition after Labor tore down the wall against engineering advice, with no explanation about how and when the wall would be rebuilt.
Labor still has no credible plan to deliver water security for the farmers of the Wide Bay Burnett, leaving them unable to confidently plant crops.
Shadow Minister for Water, Deb Frecklington said rebuilding Paradise Dam was part of the LNP’s water security plan for Queensland.
“The LNP will deliver water security for the Wide Bay Burnett Region’s farms by rebuilding Paradise Dam as a priority,” Ms Frecklington said.
“Growers need certainty and the LNP will rebuild the dam if elected next month.
“We have been on the record for years about our commitment to rebuild the dam, this is a priority for Queenslanders and it remains a priority for the LNP.
“In the past decade, Labor has failed to build a single new dam and their failures have led to Paradise Dam being torn down.
“In contrast, the LNP will deliver water security for Queenslanders with more dams and weirs, as part of the Right Plan for Queensland’s Future.
“Labor’s failures have overseen $20 billion-plus in project cost blowouts that could have instead helped to deliver vital infrastructure like Rebuilding the Paradise Dam.”
LNP candidate for Bundaberg, Bree Watson said the commitment was part of the Right Plan for Queensland’s Future, while under Labor Queensland was heading in the wrong direction.
“Rebuilding Paradise Dam will ensure local families and businesses can keep growing the world class produce the Burnett is known for,” Ms Watson said.
“It means they can keep local fruit and vegetables in Queensland grocery stores with the water security needed to guarantee crops, helping to drive down cost of living pressures.
“Our community growers have been left frustrated and disgusted by Labor’s attitude to this vital community infrastructure project.”
Ms Watson said Queenslanders could vote for rebuilding Paradise Dam and a government which worked for them, by voting LNP at this election.
“Queenslanders must show Labor the door in 2024, to ensure the right focus on delivering the programs, services and communities for our state,” she said.
“Only the LNP stands ready to deliver a fresh start for Queensland.”
