Short answer: Farmers across rural Australia are frustrated by a perceived lack of government support for farm water infrastructure, including dam construction and maintenance funding. While water security is critical to agricultural productivity, policy and funding gaps leave many landholders struggling to invest in adequate storage capacity. Greater government commitment to farm dam support could significantly boost regional resilience.
Government Doesnt Give A Dam
‘Dam-avoidance’ has penetrated practically every level of Australian Government. No big new water storage’s have been built for years.
Since 1990, the population of Australia has expanded almost 50 percent – however there has been pathetic 3 percent increase in dam storage.
Despite the drought, we know that there always be significant rain events, and we should be catching every drop that falls.
Our grandparents would be disgusted at how little we prepare for the future
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