Qld; Borbidge promises millions for state s water resources

AAP General News (Australia)
01-19-2001
Qld; Borbidge promises millions for state s water resources

Queensland's Opposition Leader ROB BORBIDGE has promised millions of dollars in funding
to boost the state's water supplies and create thousands of new jobs.

Mr BORBIDGE says if elected, a Coalition government will set up a specialist unit within
the Natural Resources Department to develop new water projects and reduce the cost of
water.

He says Queensland still has enormous potential for further development, particularly
in its central and northern …