Tag: Dams and Reservoirs
Fluoride now added to south-east Qld drinking supplies
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says residents in the state's south-east will not notice the taste of fluoride, which goes into drinking water from today.[MORE]
Bligh rejects recycled water pipeline a waste of money
Qld Premier Anna Bligh rejects the recycled water pipeline is a waste of money.[MORE]
Meeting to stress Traveston dam fight not over
The Liberal-National Party (LNP) has called a public meeting to discuss events since the State Government postponed the building of Traveston dam in the state's south-east.[MORE]
'Hardening' our water supplies through purified recycled water
The National Water Commission regards water recycling in all its forms as a vital option to rebuild Australia's water security.[MORE]
Bligh plays down Traveston dam reports
The Qld Govt has played down the significance of new reports on the proposed Traveston Crossing dam.[MORE]
Another Oppn MP ejected from Qld Parliament
Another Queensland Opposition MP has been thrown out of State Parliament as the debate over water policy continues to rage.[MORE]
Garrett releases independent Traveston dam reports
Fed Environment Minister Peter Garrett has released independent reports on the proposed Traveston Crossing dam.[MORE]
Senate motion calls for Traveston dam scrapping
The Senate has supported a motion to permanently stop the construction of the Traveston Crossing dam.[MORE]
Govt denies recycled water trigger decision embarrassing
Deputy Premier Paul Lucas denies the QWC decision on recycled water is embarrassing for Premier Anna Bligh.[MORE]
Recycled water still dependent on 40pc trigger
The Queensland Government says recycled water will still be pumped into south-east Qld dams once the combined level falls below 40pc.[MORE]
Public need education about recycled water
Conservationists say it would be a mistake for the Qld Govt to delay its recycled water scheme.[MORE]
Bligh clarifies dam confusion, MP ejected from Parliament
The Qld Govt has been forced in Parliament to clear up confusion about the Traveston Crossing dam timeline.[MORE]
Bligh denies locals in 'limbo' with Traveston dam delay
Qld Premier Anna Bligh says locals are not 'in limbo' as the Traveston approval timetable hasn't changed. [MORE]
Recycled water pipeline not a waste of money: Bligh
Premier Anna Bligh says it wouldn't be a waste of infrastructure money to wind back the recycled water scheme.[MORE]
Traveston delay leaves residents 'in limbo'
The Qld Oppn says Mary Valley residents are 'in limbo' amid the Traveston Crossing dam delay. [MORE]
Wyaralong dam decision 'devastating' for residents
Residents affected by the Federal Government's approval of a new dam at Wyaralong, near Beaudesert in south-east Queensland, say they are devastated.[MORE]
Govt urged to push on with recycled water plans
The Qld Govt has been urged to push ahead with its recycled water policy in the state's south-east. [MORE]
Opposition seizes on Qld Govt water rethink
The Qld Oppn says the State Govt is starting to back away from two controversial water issues.[MORE]
Environmental concerns stall Traveston dam project
The Qld Govt says environmental concerns will delay building the Traveston Crossing dam for several years.[MORE]
Downpour does little for western dams
Last week's heavy rainfall has had little impact on the level of dams in western New South Wales.[MORE]
Grim outlook for Wyangla Dam level
Wyangla Dam near Cowra could be down to 3 per cent by the end of next June without significant rainfall.[MORE]
Garrett offers hope to Traveston dam opponents
Anti-dam campaigners says they have new hope they may be able to stop the Traveston Crossing dam.[MORE]
SA awaits PM's nod for Lake Bonney boost
South Australia's Water Security Minister, Karlene Maywald, says water will be added to Lake Bonney, in the Riverland, as soon as it is approved by the Prime Minister and premiers of the Murray-Darling states.[MORE]
Blue Lake level hits new low
The water in Mt Gambier's Blue Lake has fallen to its lowest level since records began.[MORE]
New dam safety laws excessive: council
The Cabonne council is fighting tough new dam safety laws which will cost it thousands of dollars to implement.[MORE]
