https://ipweaq.intersearch.com.au/ipweaqjspui/handle/1/8023 2026-05-24T18:34:17Z https://ipweaq.intersearch.com.au/ipweaqjspui/handle/1/8052 Title: Conference Introduction Authors: Sanderson, Dereck 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z https://ipweaq.intersearch.com.au/ipweaqjspui/handle/1/8051 Title: Mayor Welcome Authors: McVeigh, Cr Paul 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z https://ipweaq.intersearch.com.au/ipweaqjspui/handle/1/8050 Title: Planning for Active Transport and Accessibility Authors: Holden, Andrew; Coutts, Michael Abstract: Active transport (walking and riding) is the most sustainable form of transport and is the first and last component for almost every journey we make. In 2018, Queensland Health found that 40% of adults and 59% of children are not getting enough physical activity (Queensland Health, 2018). There are wide range of benefits from investment in active transport infrastructure such as improved community health, social inclusion, and local economy, as well as reducing traffic congestion and emissions. The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) have the Queensland Cycling Strategy and Queensland Walking Strategy, together with action plans, that layout the priorities for TMR to plan, build, and encourage more active transport in Queensland. These strategies are supported by policy and programs to invest in active transport infrastructure to deliver a single integrated transport network for a more sustainable transport system into the future. TMR's Accessibility and Inclusion Strategy also affirms the department's commitment to inclusive and collaborative design, including compliance with all disability, anti-discrimination, and human rights legislation. Planning for active transport therefore requires careful consideration of accessibility and equity issues, informed by appropriate consultation and engagement activities, to seek what genuinely constitutes the best possible outcome for our communities. 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z https://ipweaq.intersearch.com.au/ipweaqjspui/handle/1/8049 Title: South West Queensland Water and Sewerage Alliance - Infrastructure Strategy Authors: Brennan, Matthew Abstract: The South West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (SWQROC) includes : Balonne Shire Council, Bulloo Shire Council, Maranoa Regional Council, Murweh Shire Council, Paroo Shire Council and Quilpie Shire Council. Within this group The South West Queensland Waster and Sewerage Alliance(SWQWSA) was formed in 2021 as a sub committee. The SWQWSA councils cover 18.5% of Queensland land area but only claims less than 0.5% of the states population. Potable water is supplied to 26 communities, the largest with approximately 3500 connection and the smallest with only 14. In addition, non potable water is supplied to 2 communities. 14 communities are serviced with sewerage. The largest scheme with approximately 3050 connects and the smallest with only 25. Due to the remote nature of these communities, all are faced with adverse challenges that must be overcome for the provision of safe water and wastewater services. At the same time regulatory water and waste water regimes, water quality and environmental standards test the capacity of existing infrastructure and available resourcing. Challenges such as scale ,limited rates base, ageing water and sewer networks, treatment plants and bore supplies come to light for all councils tasked with maintaning, renewing and upgrading such facilities and networks. The SWQWSA is aware of these challenges and has identified the need to develop a regional water and sewerage infrastructure strategy. The aim of the strategy is to inform and address current and future water and sewerage infrastructure needs in a collaborative and integrated approach across the SWQWSA. This presentation seeks to inform attendees of the process undertaken by GBA Consulting Engineers so far, in the early stages of data collection and preparation of the infrastructure strategy report. 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z