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flag New Zealand considers $225M dam to secure water for agriculture, amid viability debates.

flag The Hawke's Bay Regional Council in New Zealand is exploring a $225 million dam project on a Ngāruroro River tributary to improve water security for the region's agriculture and economy. flag The dam would store winter water for summer use, recharging aquifers and supporting growth. flag The feasibility study, costing $3.2 million and shared with the government, will determine if the project is commercially viable and environmentally sustainable. flag Critics, however, argue that the dam may not be financially viable and suggests smaller alternatives.

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