Senator Kate Lundy today meet with representatives from the National Parkes Association ACT to discuss Federal Labor’s comprehensive plan to protect our natural environment and combat climate change.
Senator Lundy also discussed with the representatives Kevin Rudd’s announcement proposing a $1 billion National Urban Water and Desalination Plan to help secure the water supplies of Australia’s major cities.
Canberra, like many Australian cities, is already experiencing water shortages with storage levels falling to less than 42 per cent of capacity in October.
In recognising the continued drought conditions in the ACT, the ACT Government has shown incredible initiative and forward thinking on the issue of securing Canberra’s future water supplies.
One current ACT Government project that may be benefited by Federal Labor’s announcement is the proposed design and construction of a demonstration water purification plant based at the Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre. As the first plant of its kind in inland Australia, the purpose of the plant would be to optimize and prove the proposed Water Purification Scheme and also comprise a visitors/education.
Federal Labor’s $1 billion National Urban Water and Desalination Plan will help fund the construction of major desalination, water recycling, and storm water capture projects across Australia.
Contact: Rachel Allen – 6230 0411 or 0418 488 295
