Jim Soorley discusses the Brisbane City Council's involvement in water policy. He notes early working relations with the Beattie Government and collaborating with other Councils in South-east Queensland.
Ken Smith describes his working relationship with Anna Bligh and the more difficult times they have worked through. He goes on to note feelings after the Traveston Dam was denied.
Ken Smith describes his work in large departments and how they confront significant disasters such as drought. He describes the creation of water supply systems that were non-rain dependent. He also notes some of the contingency plans that were put into place in case it did not rain.
Ross Rolfe outlines the challenges of building water infrastructure in a short period of time. He praises the work of the Queensland Water Commisson and its chair Elizabeth Nosworthy. He discusses the Gold Coast desalination plant and the various other solutions canvassed. He rejects the solution of supplying water tanks. He states that based on modelling it was clear that a range of things neded to be done including construction of Wyaralong Dam and Traveston Dam, recycling, Gold Coast desalination plant, raising the Hinze Dam and applying water restrictions.
