Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers

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Key initiative
Due dates for meter validations
Strengthening the way we measure non-urban water take.
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Key initiative
Queensland manufacturing hubs
Expert advice for local manufacturing businesses.
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Key initiative
Queensland Water Strategy. Water. Our Life Resource.
The strategy outlines the vision and actions to deliver a more secure water future.
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Key initiative
Queensland Manufacturing Month
Celebrating everything that makes Queensland manufacturers great.
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Water for small businesses and community
Key initiative
Water for small businesses and community
SEQ small businesses and community groups can apply for water licences.
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A map of Queensland surrounded by pipes and data about water service providers and the services they provide
Key initiative
Queensland’s Urban Water Explorer
Understand more about our urban water and sewerage services.
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Gold Coast and Mackay manufacturers can now apply for grants between $10,000 and $200,000.
Key initiative
Manufacturing Hubs Grant program
Gold Coast and Mackay manufacturers can now apply for grants between $10,000 and $200,000.
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Building Our Regions Round 6
Key initiative
Building Our Regions Round 6
$70 million in grant funding for regional councils to improve their water supply and sewerage ...
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Identifying investment opportunities in existing and new water infrastructure.
Key initiative
Regional water assessments
Identifying investment opportunities in existing and new water infrastructure.
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Rail Manufacturing Strategy for Queensland
Key initiative
Rail Manufacturing Strategy for Queensland
Revitalising rail manufacturing in regional areas and investing in rail infrastructure.
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Southern Downs drought resilience package
Key initiative
Southern Downs drought resilience package
Securing the region’s water supply for the future.
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Our success stories

3D scanning and printing technology helps Cairns manufacturer make its mark

3D scanning and printing technology helps Cairns manufacturer make its mark

Far North Queensland based engineering firm, EDMS Australia, has become an advanced manufacturer thanks to the assistance of the Cairns Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program in purchasing new technology.

Laser technology package gives Cairns manufacturer the cutting-edge

Laser technology package gives Cairns manufacturer the cutting-edge

Cairns based electrical switch gear manufacturer, C.I.E (Cristaudo's Industrial Electrics) Pty Ltd, has been working with the Cairns Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program to become an advanced manufacturer.
Steering in the right direction

Steering in the right direction

With help from the manufacturing hubs grant program, Australian Expedition Vehicles is now more equipped to create anyone's dream vehicle.
Extending the pipeline

Extending the pipeline

Our manufacturing hubs have given Gladstone’s Global Manufacturing Group the boost needed to extend its services to the pipework industry.
Wagners CFT staff working

Bridging the gap to global business

Wagners CFT grew from a domestic supplier of composite fiber materials to a global civil infrastructure business thanks to a Made in Queensland grant.
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Lake Eyre Basin Rivers Assessment

We are working closely and collaboratively to monitor species diversity, hydrology and water quality across the Lake Eyre Basin.
Wivenhoe dam

Queensland’s bulk water opportunities statement (QBWOS)

QBWOS describes how we aim to better use our existing bulk water infrastructure and commit to new projects into the future.
LEAN manufacturing journey journey

LEAN manufacturing journey

Our Rockhampton manufacturing hub inspired Yeppoon-based All Industries Group to embark on a LEAN manufacturing journey.