Queensland to be home to National Centre for Water Excellence
Source: Queensland. Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy. Media Release
"Natural Resources, Mines and Energy Minister Stephen Robertson has welcomed the announcement by the Commonwealth to locate a National Centre of Excellence in Water Recycling in Brisbane. "This is recognition of the excellent work Queensland has undertaken in this area," Mr Robertson said. Minister for Climate Change and Water Senator Penny Wong announced Western Corridor Recycled Water Pty Ltd, which is owned by state authority Water Secure, would receive $20 million over five years to host the centre. The National Centre of Excellence in Water Recycling will develop and commercialise new water recycling technologies that will enable the sustainable management of this precious resource."