Bligh in denial ...
Excerpt from the Sunday Mail:
Bligh in denial over water cuts
25 February 2007
The State Government was warned three months ago in Parliament that Queensland faced Level 8 water restrictions this year but dismissed it.
Nationals Deputy Leader Fiona Simpson raised concerns on November 1 about the prospect of unprecedented water bans.
But she was laughed at by Labor, with Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure Anna Bligh leading the charge.
"I confirm that there is not only no such thing as Level 8, but also there is no such thing as Level 7 or Level 6," Ms Bligh told Parliament.
But Queensland Water Commissioner Elizabeth Nosworthy announced on Friday that Level 5 restrictions were imminent and southeast Queensland could soon face Level 6 or 7.
Ms Simpson, Opposition spokeswoman for state development, yesterday accused the Government of hiding the truth from Queenslanders.
"Our sources told us there had been discussions at department and government level on Level 8 restrictions. We were told the restrictions would be harsh and significant, but the Government claimed they did not exist."
Ms Nosworthy said regional mayors would be briefed on March 9 about Level 5 restrictions, likely start on April 10.
Level 5 restrictions are expected to include a ban on outdoor watering and pool top-ups, plus tougher measures for residential, business and industry.
Ms Nosworthy said she would provide mayors with the "broad outline" of Level 6 or 7 restrictions.
If Queensland follows other authorities, Level 7 and 8 restrictions could limit homes to 400 litres of water a day for drinking, showering, washing up and doing the laundry.
See - Bligh in denial over water cuts.
See als0 - Level 7 on water radar.
posted by Concerned Ratepayer at 7:26 AM
1 Comments:
Most average homes in Toowoomba achieve this level of restriction (400 litre per day) under level 5, so why do we want to be dragged into this S/E Qld water grid and run the risk of Beattie getting his hands on our Dams?
Mayor Thorley is on record as say she has no problem in giving away our water supplies in the three dams that this city paid for.
I say, ask yourself what is this all about as it is not about bringing water to the householder, it's about big money and giving up our dams so that water can be privatized.
9:59 PM, February 25, 2007
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