Bligh Government moves forward with SEQ water reforms
Source: Queesnland. Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy. Media Release
"Natural Resources, Mines and Energy Minister Stephen Robertson said the Bligh Government has agreed in principle to adopting water reforms measures proposed by Councils in South East Queensland. “In May, the Government asked the Council of Mayor’s South East Queensland (CoMSEQ) to put forward an alternative water industry structure, after they suggested they could save money on implementing reforms. “The Government has now agreed in principle on a new framework for the institutional reform of urban water service delivery, specifically in respect of the delivery of retail and distribution services. “Councils have put their views forward and we have listened. “We have taken on board the key concerns of Councils and accepted their preference that retail functions, like customer management, should continue to be provided by the same business that maintains and operates the pipe network,” Mr Robertson said."