The First Creek Wetland launched today will provide the Adelaide Botanic Garden with a new water supply, reducing reliance on the River Murray. At the wetland opening in Adelaide, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for the Environment Senator Simon Birmingham said the project was a fantastic example of communities addressing water scarcity issues by…
DetailsParliamentary Secretary to the Minister for the Environment Simon Birmingham today begins three days of meetings in the northern Murray-Darling Basin as part of a program of community engagement and consultation. Senator Birmingham will meet with community representatives in Moree, St George, Goondiwindi and Narromine on his first visit to the northern Basin since…
DetailsThe Australian Government is encouraging Australians to get involved in National Water Week. First marked in 1993, National Water Week from today until 26 October aims to cultivate increased community understanding of water issues in Australia. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for the Environment with specific portfolio responsibilities for water Simon Birmingham says…
DetailsThe Bureau of Meteorology has released its latest Australian Water Resources Assessment today. The report provides a high-quality, nationally consistent picture of Australia’s water resources. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for the Environment Simon Birmingham said the Australian Water Resources Assessment 2012 clearly identifies trends and variability in Australian water resources, providing an essential…
DetailsThe Australian Government has today confirmed it will provide up to $850,000 (GST exclusive) towards the transfer to Australia of the hull of historic vessel City of Adelaide. The decision to provide funding follows serious consideration of the previous Government’s contractual commitment and will cover unpaid invoiced costs related to transporting the clipper ship’s…
DetailsThe Australian Government today confirmed funding of $19.5 million for a new irrigation scheme to increase horticultural, viticultural and farm productivity in south east Tasmania, creating up to 330 jobs. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for the Environment Simon Birmingham said the South East Irrigation Scheme involves construction of a 200 megalitre dam, installation…
DetailsThe Australian Government today congratulated Riverina Water County Council for winning the Green Globe Award for Water Efficiency for its Urban Nature Strip Lawn Replacement Rebate Scheme. Riverina Water County Council supplies water to the four local government areas of the Wagga Wagga City Council and the Lockhart, Urana and Greater Hume Shire Councils.…
DetailsParliamentary Secretary to the Minister for the Environment Simon Birmingham has congratulated the Glenelg River project on winning the 2013 Australian Riverprize. Senator Birmingham presented the prize to the Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority at the 16th International Riversymposium in Brisbane. “In undertaking this project farming families in the Glenelg River Basin, south…
DetailsI look forward to serving as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for the Environment in the new Coalition Government and am delighted to be taking on particular responsibilities for water. Implementation of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan in a way that delivers for the environment while preserving the status of the Murray-Darling as Australia’s major…
DetailsA Federal Coalition Government, if elected, will commit $300,000 to a Northern Adelaide solar town project, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment Simon Birmingham said today. Senator Birmingham said the Coalition would allocate a total of $300,000 intended for organisations within the Cities of Playford and Salisbury, following representations from Liberal candidates Tom…
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