According to Mr Robertson, the construction of the $A7 billion SEQ Water Grid, alongside the full or near capacity of all key storages, has ensured the security of the region’s water supply.

“This strategy shows what we can achieve through strong investment in key infrastructure projects, combined with the efforts of individual households to conserve water,” Mr Robertson said.

“South East Queenslanders have turned around their water consumption habits, and thanks to drought-breaking rains in the past year, combined with the delivery of the water grid that provides a gold standard in water security, our region is more than ten years ahead of the game.”

Queensland Water Commissioner Mary Boydell said the Commission will continue to monitor the operations of the Water Grid and investigate the next steps in water infrastructure development over the coming decade.