Rural Queenslanders will soon be able to collect better and more timely information and data about their water use and entitlements, with the introduction of a new Water Information Queensland (WaterIQ) program.
Minister for Water, Glenn Butcher said water was the lifeblood of rural and regional Queensland “so it’s important we do what we can to make access to important information as easy as we can”.
“Everything these days has been modernised to be at the click of a button, so this is just in line with the direction the industry is going,” Mr Butcher said.
“Better information about our water use will help stimulate economic development in regional communities, enabling businesses to thrive, diversify, expand and ensure our precious water resources are managed sustainably, protecting our unique environment.”
A consortium of Adasa Systems and Clade (Simient) is working closely with the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water to deliver on the significant investment being made in the WaterIQ project.
Mr Butcher said the Department was investing in technology and digital solutions to ensure customers and the community had better access to accurate and timely water information and services.
“These projects will harness existing data from a range of sources and make it easier for water users to provide information about their water usage. The work also includes the development of platforms that allow water users and regulators to access timely water data, water services and general water-related information,” the Minister said.
