Kununurra

Kununurra is a town in the Kimberley region of northeastern Western Australia, built as part of the Ord River Project. This large-scale undertaking aimed to control seasonal flooding and provide irrigation for drought-prone areas. While initial attempts at cultivating crops like cotton were unsuccessful, the development of sugarcane and other export produce has renewed interest in the region. The Ord River Project includes the Kununurra Diversion Dam and the main reservoir at Lake Argyle, which also generates hydroelectric power. The Kimberley region itself is a vast plateau known for its rugged landscape and is sparsely populated, with major irrigation projects supporting agriculture alongside mining and cattle ranching. Most of Western Australia's population is concentrated in and around Perth.123