Early works are underway to prepare for strengthening Paradise Dam
The Queensland government has announced that early works will begin on the Paradise Dam Improvement Project.
Located in the Wide Bay-Burnett region 80km south west of Bundaberg, Paradise Dam saw damage from flooding in 2011 and 2013, raising concerns about the structural integrity of the dam wall.
Early works will include construction of a temporary accommodation village, two concrete batch plants, the establishment of support facilities and site preparation.
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Project activities including road upgrades to improve community safety and cater for increased traffic movements to and from the dam, and geotechnical and quarry investigations are continuing.
The business case is expected to be delivered by dam operator SunWater to the Queensland government in early 2026.
The Paradise Dam project seeks to address safety concerns following an independent review, with a focus on ensuring the new dam wall’s structural integrity and its capacity to meet the demands of a growing population and changing climate.