Our Water Future
Water is easily taken for granted, particularly in a region like ours that seemingly has an abundance of rainfall. But this doesn't mean our water supplies are unlimited.
With other regions in Australia experiencing their worst-ever drought, the potential impact of global warming and uncertainty surrounding climate change, what is being done to secure the sustainable provision of water into the future?
In the Cairns Regional Council area, the planning and implementation of short-term and long-term water management strategies are carried out by Cairns Regional Council Water & Waste , a business unit of Cairns Regional Council. Cairns Water focuses on two key water management areas:
