Tunnelling a lifeline to the ocean

摘要

So critical is the timing, the countdown continues to the completion of the Gold Coast Desalination plant, a vital piece of infrastructure that will provide 125 megalitres of fresh drinking water per day to the South East Queensland region on Australia's east coast.South East Queensland is Australia's fastest growing region, attracting 55,000 new residents annually. Regional growth projections, the extended drought and supply considerations have highlighted the need for new initiatives to guarantee water supplies in the longer term.