Construction, design partners appointed for new Paradise Dam wall

CPB Contractors, Georgiou and GHD will support Sunwater’s delivery of the new Paradise Dam in Queensland.

Earlier this month, the Queensland Government announced that Sunwater would begin planning for a new Paradise Dam wall on the Burnett Rover, which aims to provide a safe and secure water supply for the Bundaberg region.

Sunwater has appointed CPB Contractors and Georgiou as the construction partners for the project. GHD will be the ongoing design partner for the project.

Sunwater initially commenced the Paradise Dam Improvement Project Detailed Business Case (Stage 2) in December 2021, during which testing discovered three issues relating to the existing dam. This comprised of swelling clay, cement leaching and carbonation.

Sunwater will begin planning to build an entirely new wall at Paradise Dam following expert recommendations that the existing wall cannot be repaired or reinforced, a recommendation that its communicated to the Queensland Government.

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Along with its construction and design partners, Sunwater is now developing a detailed business case for a new Paradise Dam wall. Project costs and timeframes will be confirmed as a result of this process.

Sunwater CEO Glenn Stockton said the company is committed to providing water security for the Bundaberg region.

“Paradise Dam’s safety was ensured following the lowering of its wall, ensuring safe operation for many years to come,” he said. “However, the concrete quality of the dam means it cannot be repaired to last the many decades we expect from these assets.”

Member for Bundaberg Tom Smith said restoring the water supply for the region will help to eliminate doubt for the safety and water security of Bundaberg.

“The evidence is clear, but so is the way forward. A new wall across the Burnett River will deliver a new strength for the agricultural and horticultural productivity of this region,” Smith said.

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