Is the Ord River scheme a failure?
It has not been economically successful; $1.45 billion has been spent on the Ord Irrigation Scheme for a return of 17 cents on the dollar, and only 260 jobs created….Ord River.
| Ord River Miriwoong: Goonoonoorrang | |
|---|---|
| Discharge | |
| • average | 3,870,000 ML/a (123 m3/s; 4,330 cu ft/s) |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries |
Where is the Ord River dam located?
Ord River Dam is a dam in Western Australia. Ord River Dam is situated southwest of Martins Beach, and southwest of Bandicoot Beach.
Who owns the Ord River dam?
The development of the Ord River Irrigation Scheme to date has been largely funded by the WA government and the private sector. Working jointly with WA, the Australian government has also provided funding for social and common use infrastructure essential for modern service delivery and to support an expanding region.
Are there crocodiles in the Ord River?
The Kimberley Region have two types of crocodiles, the freshwater and saltwater crocs. Fresh water crocs have made their home here at Lake Argyle and also in the Upper Ord River. Saltwater crocs hang out in the lower Ord river.
Who built the Ord River Dam?
Dravo Corporation
The construction of the Ord River Dam was completed in 1971 by Dravo Corporation. The dam was officially opened the following year. The dam wall is 335 metres (1,099 ft) long, and 98 metres (322 ft) high.
Where does Ord River start?
Cambridge Gulf
Ord River/Mouths
From its source below the highest point of the Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges at Mount Wells, the Ord River flows over 650km, around the edge of Purnululu National Park, through Lake Argyle and along the western edge of Kununurra before draining into the Cambridge Gulf at Wyndham.
Why did the Ord River scheme failure?
Cotton crops were abandoned in 1974 after the massive use of fertilisers to combat insects rendered the industry unviable. Agriculture economist Dr David McKinna said a sugar mill built near the Ord River was closed down after stage one of the scheme because volumes were too low to be viable.
Are there sharks in Lake Argyle?
Clean freshwater awaits all solo, duo or quad teams, no sharks, no bluebottles, no ocean rips and no chafing, just a very pleasant 22 – 26 degrees in 980 square kilometres of lake to enjoy.
Can freshwater crocodiles hurt you?
The Freshwater Crocodile are shy animals and not considered dangerous to humans although will bite if you accidentally jump on top of one in a river!