Regional Water Alliance outlines future water supply options to Deputy PM

The Southern Queensland Inland and New South Wales Border Regional Water Alliance (SQINB-RWA) this week (November 8, 2021) updated Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Barnaby Joyce on the group’s plans for the area’s long-term water security. The online meeting with Mr Joyce, who was in Tenterfield, was arranged following the Alliance’s discussion with the Queensland Minister for Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water Glenn Butcher at Toowoomba City Hall in late September. Alliance chair and Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio said the attendees appreciated the chance to tell Mr Joyce about their commitment to find regional water solutions that would support future growth. Mayor Antonio said the Alliance would continue to engage with respective state governments and the Commonwealth government to advance plans for delivering future water supplies.