LinkWater
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The Queensland Bulk Water Transport Authority, trading as LinkWater, is the Queensland Government
statutory authority responsible for the management, operation and maintenance of potable bulk water pipeline
s and related infrastructure throughout South East Queensland
(SEQ).
In 2008-2009, LinkWater established operational control for 535 km 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 South East Queensland Water (Restructuring) Act 2007, 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 moves on average 600 megalitres of water per day across the SEQ Water Grid, to where it is needed most.
Government of Queensland
The Government of Queensland is commonly known as the "Queensland Government".The form of the Government of Queensland is prescribed in its Constitution, which dates from 1859, although it has been amended many times since then...
statutory authority responsible for the management, operation and maintenance of potable bulk water pipeline
Pipeline transport
Pipeline transport is the transportation of goods through a pipe. Most commonly, liquids and gases are sent, but pneumatic tubes that transport solid capsules using compressed air are also used....
s and related infrastructure throughout South East Queensland
South East Queensland
South East Queensland is a region of the state of Queensland in Australia, which contains approximately two-thirds of the state population...
(SEQ).
In 2008-2009, LinkWater established operational control for 535 km 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 South East Queensland Water (Restructuring) Act 2007, 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 moves on average 600 megalitres of water per day across the SEQ Water Grid, to where it is needed most.
See also
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- SEQ Water Grid
- SEQ Water Grid ManagerSEQ Water Grid ManagerThe SEQ Water Grid Manager is a Government-owned statutory body responsible for managing the strategic operation of the SEQ Water Grid. The SEQ Water Grid Manager's role is to manage the SEQ Water Grid to maintain water security and quality for the region cost effectively, while balancing the needs...
- Seqwater
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