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Water wars: why Burrendong Dam expansion plan was just dumped

Officials said modelling showed a 5% to 10% cut in planned environmental water and a negative benefit-cost ratio.

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A plan to store more water in Lake Burrendong has been rejected after it was revealed the plan would threaten Dubbo and the Macquarie Marshes. Quambone farmers speak out.

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Water wars: why Burrendong Dam expansion plan was just dumped

A plan to store more water in Lake Burrendong has been rejected after it was revealed the plan would threaten Dubbo and the Macquarie Marshes. Quambone farmers speak out.

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Water wars: Burrendong Dam expansion plan abandoned as Marsh risk identified

A plan to store more water in Lake Burrendong has been rejected after it was revealed the plan would threaten Dubbo and the Macquarie Marshes. Quambone farmers speak out.

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dailyliberal.com.au broke the news in on Monday, April 6, 2026.
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