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May 19, 2005
Australian PM Weighs in on Water Shortage
The Federal Government of Australia has joined forces with Queensland to combat water shortage problems, announcing three new water projects for the state in a follow up to my previous blog.
Prime Minister John Howard today launched the projects, costing almost $100 million, at the Hinze Dam (pictured) on the Gold Coast. He said it was important all levels of government work together to address what he describes as the greatest conservation challenge of the age, as reported by the APP, and published by News.com.au.
"Water is an issue of national importance and that is why we support the National Water Initiative," Queensland Premier Peter Beattie said.
The projects will be funded from the Federal Government's $2 billion Australia Water Fund.
Posted by Stephen Betheil at May 19, 2005 05:12 PM
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