Short answer: The federal government signalled its intent to push for new dam construction across Australia as part of a long-term strategy to boost national water security. Proposed new dams would support agricultural productivity, regional water supply, and drought resilience for farming communities across multiple states. The initiative reignited debate about the environmental, economic, and social trade-offs of large-scale water storage infrastructure.
Federal Government Pushes For New Dam Building Across Australia
States should ‘raise their fingers and do a little bit with us’ says Federal Water Minister David Littleproud
New South Wales “has actually done a great deal of heavy lifting however other states have not” he said
Littleproud has warned it will take a minimum of two years for farmers to recoup their losses after the drought breaks.
He has challenged the states to start a dam building program to protect regional locations from future dry spells.
Talking on Sky News – Mr Littleproud said the country should back itself as well as develop crucial facilities.
“We perpetrate our very own misery in this country by stating why can’t we do things as opposed to how we can”
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