Media

August 2010
Tugun barge successfully refloated
The service barge that washed up on Tugun Beach yesterday following extreme weather on the Gold Coast was successfully refloated last night (Wednesday 11 August) and is making its way to Brisbane.

March 2010
Water Recycling Centre of Excellence Opens in Brisbane
A new Cetntre of Excellence that will lead the way in developing new water technology was opened today in Brisbane by the Minister for Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Water, Senator Penny Wong.

February 2010
Australian Water Recycling Centre of Excellence appoints key staff
Two prominent water industry figures will spearhead the efforts of the Australian Water Recycling Centre of Excellence to develop a portfolio of world class water recycling research projects and increase acceptance and use of recycled water.

WaterSecure reaches 50 billion litre mark
The Gold Coast Desalination Plant and the Western Corridor Recycled Water Project have now supplied a combined total of more than 50 billion litres to the South East Queensland Water Grid.

January 2010
Desal plant reaches 20 billion litre mark
The Gold Coast Desalination Plant has n ow supplied more than 20 billion litres to the South East Queensland Water Grid.

October 2009
Water recycling project wins prestigious environment award
The Western Corridor Recycled Water Project has won the 2009 Water Environment Merit Award from Australian Water Association Queensland.

Purified water questions answered – Bundamba Open Day
If you've ever wondered how wastewater is turned into pure water, the Bundamba Advanced Water Treatment Plant Open Day on Sunday 18 October is your chance to find out.

August 2009
Desalination plant turns 'green'
The Gold Coast Desalination Plant will power its operations through renewable energy sources after its recent purchase or Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).