Release of WaterQ - Minister visits Longreach
Date: 29-Jun-2017
WaterQ: a 30-year strategy for Queensland’s water sector has been released today and is available here.
Minister for Energy and Water Supply the Hon. Mark McArdle MP said WaterQ provided a long-term vision for a water sector that supported increased productivity, economic growth, healthy communities and the environment, by focusing on seven (7) key priorities:
- Empowering customers and educating the community;
- Providing equitable and affordable water;
- Promoting efficient and productive water use;
- Encouraging responsible and productive water management;
- Developing a skilled and sustainable workforce;
- Developing smart regulation that encourages private sector investment; and
- Adopting innovative technology and infrastructure.
Minister McArdle will visit Longreach on 25 and 26 June, touring water infrastructure and meeting with members of the Outback Regional Water Group, which is convened by the Remote Area Planning and Development Board.
The tour provides an opportunity to showcase progress with the Queensland Water Regional Alliance Program led by qldwater and LGAQ, as well as to discuss WaterQ.
For further information, contact Rob Fearon (0428 300 208 or rfearon@qldwater.com.au).
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