Image Article Record water use over summer 26 Feb 2019 South East Queensland’s water use is at a record high following a hot and dry summer. January’s average water use was the highest since the Millennium Drought broke more than a decade ago.
Image Article Increased security helps protect Mt Crosby Nature Refuge 5 Mar 2020 A new $1.2 million fence has been installed at Mt Crosby along the Brisbane River to protect South East Queensland’s main drinking water source
Image Article Lessons from the Millennium Drought 21 May 2019 Here in South East Queensland we are planning now so we can face what the future may bring. We know that with a changing climate, population growth and a water system heavily reliant on regular...
Image Article Mini-helicopters use precision attacks in war on weeds 25 Jun 2020 Remote control mini-helicopters are being used as a weapon against invasive weeds that threaten South East Queensland’s water supply. The three-and-a-half-metre-long Yamaha RMax helicopter took to...
Image Article Vital upgrades completed on Kenilworth Water Treatment Plant 6 Nov 2020 Nearly $800,000 in upgrades have been made to the Kenilworth Water Treatment Plant to improve water security for the Sunshine Coast hinterland town. offgrid
Image Article South East Queensland’s best tap water to be decided at this year’s Ekka 14 Aug 2019 Where is the best tasting water in South East Queensland? You be the judge. Ekka visitors this year will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite sample of drinking water from different...
Image Article Lake visitors still putting personal safety at risk during summer 24 Jan 2020 Seqwater is urging people heading to the water to keep their safety front-of-mind this Australia Day long weekend. Recreation
Image Article SEQ boaties reminded to keep an eye out for submerged hazards 29 Dec 2021 With recent rain boosting lake levels across South East Queensland, boaties and swimmers are being warned of the dangers submerged and semi-submerged hazards.
Image Article A new wave for Seqwater: Emma Thomas takes the seat as CEO 5 Feb 2025 Seqwater, South East Queensland’s bulk water supply authority is delighted to welcome Emma Thomas as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), after a significant nationwide recruitment process.
Image Article Kenmore State High School students get lesson in water 24 Oct 2019 Students from Kenmore State High School have been the first to experience Seqwater’s new education program, The Meaning of Water program, which was launched in line with National Water Week. The... Education
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