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flag Australia plans to turn old mines into lakes for water, tourism, and jobs, seeking federal funds for a study.

flag A plan to convert disused mining voids in Australia’s Upper Hunter Valley into interconnected lakes for water storage, tourism, and economic development is advancing, with the Hunter Valley Lakes Corporation citing research and local data to address water balance and contamination concerns. flag The project, inspired by Germany’s Lusatia Lakes District, aims to use excess floodwater redirected through irrigation channels to fill voids, improving water security for agriculture, industry, and renewable energy while rehabilitating mined land. flag Local councils, MPs, and the mining sector support the initiative, which promises job creation and environmental restoration. flag The group is now seeking federal funding for a formal feasibility study.

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