08-10-2022, 06:59 PM
The Liberal Party notes with concern the continued absence of any meaningful rainfall this summer and the increasing number of hosepipe bands and other restricts to save water as the country experiences its driest July on record.
In a time of increased climate extremes, we believe the water security must rank alongside energy security in the nation’s calculations and urgent steps need to be taken to stem the loss of an estimated 3 billion litres of water each day through leaks and burst pipes.
Excess extraction for the water table to meet demand causes significant and long-lasting environmental damage but has repeatedly failed to receive the urgent attention that it deserves and is intensified by the wastage in transit of what is a precious commodity.
To reduce this waste, we believe that the Governments and the water regulator should initiate an intense 5-year program of repair and modernisation, coupled with upland tree planting schemes to encourage water retention and carbon reducation.
Where necessary addition reservoir storage should be constructed to ensure the availability of water to homes and businesses.
In a time of increased climate extremes, we believe the water security must rank alongside energy security in the nation’s calculations and urgent steps need to be taken to stem the loss of an estimated 3 billion litres of water each day through leaks and burst pipes.
Excess extraction for the water table to meet demand causes significant and long-lasting environmental damage but has repeatedly failed to receive the urgent attention that it deserves and is intensified by the wastage in transit of what is a precious commodity.
To reduce this waste, we believe that the Governments and the water regulator should initiate an intense 5-year program of repair and modernisation, coupled with upland tree planting schemes to encourage water retention and carbon reducation.
Where necessary addition reservoir storage should be constructed to ensure the availability of water to homes and businesses.