$40 million for two new water centres of excellence
Source: Australia. Minister for Climate Change and Water. Media Release
"The Rudd Government is calling for proposals to establish two Centres of Excellence to lead the way in building the knowledge and technology required to secure Australia's water supplies.
Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Penny Wong, said the Government would provide $40 million to establish the Centre of Excellence in Desalination in Perth and the Centre of Excellence in Water Recycling in Brisbane. "