Gordon wrote on Feb 7
th, 2019 at 9:26pm:
Jasin wrote on Feb 7
th, 2019 at 9:19pm:
On the news last night.
People of Wilcannia complaining about their Drought, their empty river-beds and
"Why can't that transfer that water from QLD down to here!?"Again - thankyou!
Jas, how many KM do you think we need to move the water?
KM?
It doesn't take much.
The Nile runs an entire length of a continent.
The Amazon branches out for another.
Both do wonders for the nations they exist in.
Having 'shallow' creek beds doesn't work - it accelerates evaporation (hot water). There will always be evaporation - but better in the air of that region (falls back down as dew to moisten the ground at night).
cods wrote on Feb 7
th, 2019 at 9:33pm:
hats interesting I have asked that very thing quite a few times on here and got shouted down for my trouble.... it all costs to much... it too impractical....you dont know what your talking about..
you an idiot cods...they have no choice but to open floodgates onto innocent people and their homes and cattle....and all their worldly goods..... ..
I even suggested bring in experts from around the world who couldnt make it any worse than it already is..
but again waste of time in fact one person thought the good people in Townsville had the time to read ozpol and would be offended because I suggested rain was a gift from god..... a metaphor I am sure you guys get it...but I was being insensitive to the poor souls in T'Ville even though opening the flood gates on them was seen as an act of faith...
this is a case for experts not bumbling pollies who havent a clue and all running on a budget that also covers their first class travel everywhere......
I think I know who I would have more faith in..
Don't worry CODs - they said the same thing against Utzon and his design.
In fact, Australia is renowned for "It will never work!" because its populated by a people who "never work" to be honest. Highest disability, pension (and drug/alcohol) use per ratio of population than any other nation on the planet.
Would rather put their hands out for a 'Relief Package' - than actually do something long term to improve the situation.
Nothing but a bunch of 'Renters' here.