UNSW Newsroom- Dam shame: government’s costing of Wyangala enlargement project doesn’t add up, say experts (Media consultation)

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This article covers a recent study (a research collaboration between Flinders University and UNSW) about the proposed Wyangala Dam expansion. Flinders author Sarah Wheeler is quoted on the need for improved transparency in assessing the true costs of dams, and for considering the benefits of alternative green infrastructure to support a more sustainable future. Dr. John Kandulu, the lead researcher from Flinders University, highlighted that dam projects historically exceed initial budget projections, emphasising the urgent need for more realistic, transparent cost analyses.
Period23 Oct 2024