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Queenslanders need the confidence that when
they turn on the tap, water will flow.
Yet South East Queensland is in the midst of an unnecessary water crisis
and the right steps need to be taken to ensure the region never risks
running out of water again. Australia is one of the driest lands on
earth and the right infrastructure should be in place to safeguard water
supplies from drought.
It is time for innovative water planning that will maximise every drop
of rain while embracing new technologies and water sources.
At Last - A Solution That Secures Water Supplies
Under the Queensland Opposition's ClimateProof SEQ Water Policy
Queenslanders will enjoy the benefits of guaranteed water supplies
sooner, that are more economical with greater environmental safeguards.
This solution means:
- A secure water supply achieved sooner
- Harsh water restrictions will quickly become a thing of the past
- More than $800 million in upfront infrastructure costs saved
- Innovative incentives for businesses and households to harvest
rainwater
- Environmentally sustainable, securing significant environmental
wins for Queenslanders - The Queensland Coalition's ClimateProof SEQ Water Policy
The South East's water needs will be met through an innovative mix of
technologies that will see harsh water restrictions permanently removed.
This environmentally sound strategy includes:
- Implementing the Water Innovation Fund to financially assist
businesses, community groups and large residential developments in
harvesting rain and stormwater
- New technologies and incentives to help households maximise
their rainwater catchment, with ongoing rebates for water tanks and
water saving devices
- A desalination plant at Bribie Island
- Directing recycled water to power stations, industry and
agriculture, not into drinking supplies
- Abandoning plans for Traveston Crossing Dam and its dependant
Northern Pipeline Interconnector Stage 2
For more information on the water policy, please download the
following fact sheets:
