Challenges of upgrading and replacing dams in Australia

  • F. Lopez, P. Maisano, M. Barker, P. Buchanan, M. Jonker, P. Ballantine and M. Locke
  • Vol. 23 - Issue 1, 2016

Since the construction of new dams has slowed down in Australia over the past decade, attention has focused more on refurbishment and upgrading existing structures, to bring them in line with current safety standards. This article describes some examples of recent challenging upgrade projects of diverse size and complexity in Australia.

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