Published Saturday, 30 June, 2007 at 09:51 AM
Premier and Minister for Trade
The Honourable Peter Beattie
SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND’S WATER GRID ON-TRACK
Premier Beattie has congratulated South East Queenslander’s on the latest drop in water use figures – down to 137 litres per person per day.
“This is confirmation that we’re all doing our bit to save water,” Mr Beattie said.
“It’s a great result and shows the commitment the community is demonstrating to saving water inside and outside their homes.”
The Premier said the release this morning of the monthly update (for May 2007) for South East Queensland’s largest infrastructure project – the water grid – demonstrated that efforts to secure the region’s long-term water supply are on track.
Mr Beattie said the region is experiencing the worst drought on record and the infrastructure program is being carefully monitored to ensure supplies will be available to get us through the drought.
The Premier also congratulated everyone involved in delivering the newly constructed Sunnybank treatment plant which is part of a larger project to deliver and additional 20 ML/day by December 2008.
“This treatment plant is the first of five to be completed and commissioned as part of the Brisbane Aquifer project,” Mr Beattie said.
“This is a great achievement for South East Queensland and it represents the commitment of all agencies and the Brisbane City Council to complete their projects on target.”
Premier Beattie said great progress has also been made on the Western Corridor Recycled Water Project with a total of 25.7 kilometres laid to date.
“A big thank you goes out to the many workers who are working tirelessly on this project to deliver it on time and playing an important part in securing water for the long-term.
“Construction is also continuing on the Southern Regional Water Pipeline project with a total of 23.5 kilometres of pipeline laid by the end of May.
“South East Queensland is experiencing the worst drought on record and all our planning is to ensure we get through this drought.
“All projects under the regulation to secure essential water supply needs to the region are being managed under accelerated timeframes.
“According to Queensland Water Commission assessments the region’s water supply will remain above five per cent.
“This assessment is based on assumptions on rainfall period inflows for 2006/2007 (the worst year on record), consumption levels based on Level 5 restrictions and latest demand projections, and additional water supply measures and savings in accordance with the status of the projects for May,” the Premier said.
Saturday June 30, 2007
For more information: Premier’s Office – 3224 4500
“This is confirmation that we’re all doing our bit to save water,” Mr Beattie said.
“It’s a great result and shows the commitment the community is demonstrating to saving water inside and outside their homes.”
The Premier said the release this morning of the monthly update (for May 2007) for South East Queensland’s largest infrastructure project – the water grid – demonstrated that efforts to secure the region’s long-term water supply are on track.
Mr Beattie said the region is experiencing the worst drought on record and the infrastructure program is being carefully monitored to ensure supplies will be available to get us through the drought.
The Premier also congratulated everyone involved in delivering the newly constructed Sunnybank treatment plant which is part of a larger project to deliver and additional 20 ML/day by December 2008.
“This treatment plant is the first of five to be completed and commissioned as part of the Brisbane Aquifer project,” Mr Beattie said.
“This is a great achievement for South East Queensland and it represents the commitment of all agencies and the Brisbane City Council to complete their projects on target.”
Premier Beattie said great progress has also been made on the Western Corridor Recycled Water Project with a total of 25.7 kilometres laid to date.
“A big thank you goes out to the many workers who are working tirelessly on this project to deliver it on time and playing an important part in securing water for the long-term.
“Construction is also continuing on the Southern Regional Water Pipeline project with a total of 23.5 kilometres of pipeline laid by the end of May.
“South East Queensland is experiencing the worst drought on record and all our planning is to ensure we get through this drought.
“All projects under the regulation to secure essential water supply needs to the region are being managed under accelerated timeframes.
“According to Queensland Water Commission assessments the region’s water supply will remain above five per cent.
“This assessment is based on assumptions on rainfall period inflows for 2006/2007 (the worst year on record), consumption levels based on Level 5 restrictions and latest demand projections, and additional water supply measures and savings in accordance with the status of the projects for May,” the Premier said.
Saturday June 30, 2007
For more information: Premier’s Office – 3224 4500