Anna says finish the water grid ...

Excerpt from ABC News:

Qld water grid still necessary: Bligh

5 February 2008

Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says it is still full steam ahead for south-east Queensland's water grid, despite the recent rain.

Rain has lifted Brisbane's dams to their highest level since June 2006 and they are expected to reach a combined capacity of 30 per cent by tomorrow.

But Ms Bligh says that is not enough to relax restrictions just yet.

"We've all met 'Target 140' and I thank people. We may be able to set a higher target in future," she said.

Ms Bligh says contingency plans like mobile desalination plants may no longer be necessary, but work on the $9 billion water grid will continue, as will an investigation into a pipeline from north Queensland to the south-east.

"We are exploring all options to ensure we have a long-term plan," she said.

She says she never wants water supplies to become so scarce ever again.

See - Water grid still on.