Borumba Dam
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Location and features
Constructed in 1964, Borumba Dam is a popular destination for recreational fishers. The dam wall is located about Script error: No such module "convert". south west of Imbil.
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According to a local councillor the spillway developed a crack after an earthquake on 1 December 1991.[6]
In August 2021 the Queensland Government announced $22m in funding for analysis of a proposed pumped hydro-electric project, utilising a new dam built above Borumba Dam.[7] It could store 2 GigaWatt of power running 24 hours, and may cost $14 billion.[8]
In 2025, the Project was considered to be significantly over budget and delayed. The project's costs have surged from $14.2 billion to $18.4 billion, with a new completion estimate set no earlier than 2033, potentially extending to July 2035. This 2,000-megawatt facility aimed to power two million homes as a key component of the previous state government's renewable energy initiative. The revised costs and timelines have been attributed to steep increases in construction expenses and protracted approval processes. QLD Treasurer David Janetzki has criticised the previous administration for the financial and scheduling overshoots and is exploring smaller, more manageable project alternatives. Concerns about the project's environmental impact on the Mary River and surrounding ecosystems have also been raised, with calls for greater transparency and public access to project reports. [9]
Recreation
A range of recreation activities are permitted at Borumba Dam including boating (powered and non-powered), canoeing and kayaking, water skiing and jet skiing, fishing, camping, and walking. Picnic and barbeque facilities are available.
Naturally occurring blue-green algae blooms sometimes mean Seqwater closes access to the dam's water for public safety purposes.[10]
See also
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External links
- Borumba Dam Fishing Information, Map, pictures & Water Level Gauge
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