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Water infrastructure investment essential for Australia’s future growth
Australia urged to prioritise water infrastructure investment to meet rising demands and support housing and industry growth
Australia urged to prioritise water infrastructure investment to meet rising demands and support housing and industry growth
In Short:
– Water is vital for Australia’s growth and requires sustainable access and investment in infrastructure.
– Public-private partnerships can enhance water management and address future shortages effectively.
– Water is vital for Australia’s growth and requires sustainable access and investment in infrastructure.
– Public-private partnerships can enhance water management and address future shortages effectively.
Energy often dominates headlines, but water is equally crucial for Australia’s growth. Belinda Coates, joined by Nicole Scurrah of Create Advisory, discusses the importance of sustainable water access in Australia. They explore potential innovations and partnerships, highlighting lessons from the UK.
Australia has approximately 260,000 kilometres of water pipes, significantly more than the circumference of the Earth. However, 90% of these pipes will need replacement or relining within the next 20 years. With the housing target of 1.2 million additional homes in five years, the need for water infrastructure is escalating.
Australia has approximately 260,000 kilometres of water pipes, significantly more than the circumference of the Earth. However, 90% of these pipes will need replacement or relining within the next 20 years. With the housing target of 1.2 million additional homes in five years, the need for water infrastructure is escalating.
