Rebuilding Queensland's Paradise Dam costs soar to $4.4 billion, four times the initial estimate.

The cost to rebuild Queensland's Paradise Dam has skyrocketed to $4.4 billion, up from the initial $1.2 billion estimate. Water Minister Ann Leahy has reaffirmed the state's commitment to the project, while local farmers and growers are concerned about the escalating costs. Sunwater, the state-owned corporation overseeing the project, aims to finalize a detailed business case by the end of next year, including a timeline for construction.

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