State Government Announces 30 Year Queensland Water Plan
Date: 29-Jun-2017
The Newman Government announced yesterday that a 30-year vision for affordable, secure, sustainable and high quality water and sewerage services is being developed as part of the Six Month Action Plan.
Energy and Water Supply Minister Mark McArdle said planning for Queensland's future water sector was critical to delivering a reliable and cost effective water and sewerage service.
"Delivering a long-term water plan to harness the benefits and reduce the risks associated with our State's naturally-occurring climate, is an essential part of our plan for growth," Mr McArdle said. His department was working with other state departments and agencies to prepare a 'whole-of-government' discussion paper on the challenges and opportunities facing Queensland's water and sewerage supply system.
The Queensland Water Sector Discussion Paper, to be released in December 2012, will consider water security and reliability, public health and safety, environmental outcomes, liveability (integrated water and land-use planning), industry resilience (including industry skills), water for Queensland industries (including agriculture and mining), partnerships and engagement, and affordability.
qldwater and LGAQ are working with DEWS as lead agency to ensure industry input into the plan.
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