In 2005, South East Queensland (SEQ) in Australia was in the grip of the worst drought in the state's recorded history, with the previous six years' rainfall well below average. At the same time, the region continued to experience the fastest population growth in the country, placing an unprecedented demand on the already dwindling water supplies. The Western Corridor Recycled Water (WCRW) Project is diversifying the region's water sources by providing a new source of pure water to power stations, and in future will provide water to industry, agriculture and the Wivenhoe Dam to supplement drinking supplies when required.
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