LinkWater, the trading name of the Queensland Bulk Water Transport Authority, a former
statutory authority
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of the
Government of Queensland
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was in operation between 2008 and 2012. During this period, the authority was responsible for the management, operation and maintenance of
potable
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bulk water pipeline
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s and related infrastructure throughout
South East Queensland
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, in
Australia
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.
Activities and functions
Linkwater was established on 2 May 2008 and began operations on 1 July 2008.
On the 31 December 2012 Linkwater ceased operations as it was merged into
Seqwater
Seqwater is a statutory authority of the Government of Queensland that provides bulk water storage, transport and treatment, water grid management and planning, catchment management and flood mitigation services to the South East Queensland reg ...
.
In 2008-2009, LinkWater established operational control for of potable bulk water pipelines and related infrastructure that forms the backbone of the
SEQ Water Grid. This infrastructure is made up of existing assets acquired from councils under the , three new reverse-flow pipelines constructed by LinkWater projects and two connected pipelines constructed by other alliances. In addition to bulk water pipelines, related infrastructure under LinkWater's control comprises 28 reservoirs/balance tanks, 22 pump stations and six water quality facilities. As the network controller, LinkWater moved on average of water per day across the SEQ Water Grid, to where it is needed most.
See also
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Queensland Water Commission
The Queensland Water Commission (QWC) is a defunct Queensland Government agency established to develop long term water supply strategies. The Commission was chaired by Mary Boydell and the chief executive officer was John Bradley.
The agency was ...
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Seqwater
Seqwater is a statutory authority of the Government of Queensland that provides bulk water storage, transport and treatment, water grid management and planning, catchment management and flood mitigation services to the South East Queensland reg ...
*
Water security in Australia
Water security in Australia became a major concern in Australia in the late 20th and early 21st century as a result of population growth, recurring severe droughts, effects of climate change on Australia, environmental degradation from reduced ...
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Water supply and sanitation in Australia
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References
External links
SeqwaterSEQ Water GridWaterSecure*
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Government agencies of Queensland
South East Queensland
Water companies of Queensland
2008 establishments in Australia
Government agencies established in 2008
2012 disestablishments in Australia
Government agencies disestablished in 2012