Water Insights

14 May 2007

The water crisis in Australia presents many challenges - and opportunities - for government and business, which is why we're launching a regular newsletter, Water Insights.

In this and future editions, we'll explore the various issues in water, such as management plans, allocation, access and infrastructure.

New agency for Central Coast water - and councils retain control

By Nick Thomas and Stuart Cosgriff.

NSW's central coast will soon be using water provided by a new agency, in a way that could open the door to more private sector involvement, as Nick Thomas and Stuart Cosgriff explain.

Water competition in NSW - what's the latest?

By Kirsten Webb.

Kirsten Webb looks at the opportunities for the private sector in water supply in NSW.

South East Queensland water infrastructure projects

By Alan Maguire and Sibel Balicok.

In the short term, the Queensland Government is responding to water shortages with demand management measures, but in the long term, as Alan Maguire and Sibel Balicok show, it will use major strategies such as recycled water schemes, a water pipeline grid, new water storage facilities and constructing a major desalination plant.

WA water laws to be overhauled

By Tim Macknay.

Tim Macknay explains the WA's water law reforms.

Back to basics - The Water Act 2000 (Qld)

By James Minchinton.

Although Queensland's Water Act has now been in operation for seven years, it remains largely unknown until a business has a sudden, urgent need for water. James Minchinton looks at what you need to know if you're trying to get access to or rights to use water.

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