WATER FOR GOOD

158 Mr HAMILTON-SMITH (Waite—Leader of the Opposition) (30 September 2008). What initiatives have or will be implemented on industry to conserve water?

The Hon. K.A. MAYWALD (Chaffey—Minister for the River Murray, Minister for Water Security): Water Efficiency Plans were introduced on 1 July 2007 following a decision of First Ministers, in response to ongoing drought conditions in the Murray-Darling Basin. From that date, large industries (using over 50ML/a) have been required to complete Water Efficiency Plans.

Looking forward, the Water for Good plan includes a further range of education and efficiency measures, including extending Water Efficiency Plans to industries using over 25 ML/a and leakage detection audits.