Queensland government pledges to restore dams in budget (opens original article in a new tab)

Queensland's second budget allocates $545 million for water security, including dam upgrades and new infrastructure, while committing to no public service cuts and focusing on budget improvements.

• Queensland government pledges $545m for water security and dam upgrades.
• No public service cuts announced, but no return to surplus in next four years.
• Budget includes $59.8m for Paradise Dam rebuild and $10m for new dam site scouting.