Exclusive: study says the NSW government project could lead to the ‘total loss’ of some sites due to floodingFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe $1.6bn plan to raise the Warragamba Dam wall would cause “irreversible harm” to Aboriginal cultural heritage, a New South Wales government-commissioned report has found.Suggesting it is open to Unesco to “provide for modifications to the boundaries of World Heritage properties”, the report said the controversial project could also lead to hundreds of sites of Aboriginal cultural heritage suffering increased flooding, including the “total loss” of some sites.Sign up for our free morning newsletter and afternoon email to get your daily news roundup Continue reading...
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