Projected water price increases are based on assumed interest rates and consumption patterns. It reflects the cost to significantly upgrade infrastructure to sustain water resources, which will include improved water security for South East Queensland delivered by the $9 billion water grid, desalination, purified recycled water, new storages and the regional pipeline network. Proposed price increase estimates exclude the effect of inflation.

Commerce Queensland Projects:

Bulk water costs to Gold Coast water retailers will increase by over 300% during the next 5 to 10 years!

For detailed information regarding the Queensland Home and Garden Water Wise rebate scheme refer to http://www.nrw.qld.gov.au/water/saverscheme/rebate_schemes.php