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Des Gralton2026-08-20 10:00:242026-09-04 02:36:29Chairs & Coordinators Forum 2026QUEENSLAND WATER
QWRAP is a partnership between the Queensland Government, Queensland Water Directorate, LGAQ and local councils to deliver sustainable, safe, secure and reliable urban water and sewerage services to regional and remote communities.
Our Regions
Nine QWRAP regions work together to identify and initiate projects to overcome or address service challenges due to their remoteness and /or size. Click on the map to learn more about each of the regions.

Our Success Stories
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Coordinator Spotlight: Scott Mason
CQW&STG Coordinator Scott Mason brings decades of experience and a deep belief that councils achieve more when they work together. His journey into the water sector may have begun by chance, but today he is passionate about helping councils across Central Queensland tackle shared challenges and build a more sustainable future.

Building a Regional Approach to Asset Maintenance
CQW&STG and WIMWA joined forces through QWRAP to deliver the Water Industry Asset Maintenance Standard Collaborative Initiative.

Lagoon Desludging Project Completed
A cross-alliance Lagoon Desludging Preassessment Project is improving wastewater management across the region.
Cairns Regional CouncilFNQ Regional Water Capability Project Reaches Major Milestone
The FNQWA Regional Water Capability Plan reached a significant milestone with its formal adoption by the FNQROC.

WIMWA leads the way with Smart Sewer and AI Innovation
WIMWA is preparing to trial a cutting-edge Smart Sewer and Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiative.

Coordinator Spotlight: Amanda Hancock
Amanda Hancock plays a pivotal role in bringing together ten councils across a vast and complex region to address shared water and sewerage challenges.

Coordinator Spotlight: Matthew Brennan and Leigh Frame
Matthew Brennan and Leigh Frame from GBA Consulting Engineers coordinate three QWRAP regions supporting 21 regional and remote councils.

Smart Meter Playbook Launched at WIMWA Annual Forum
WIMWA has officially launched the Smart Meter Playbook, a comprehensive best-practice guide to smart water metering projects.

QWRAP: A Legacy of Collaboration – and What’s Ahead in 2026
With nine active QWRAP regions now operating across the state, 2026 is shaping up to be a year defined by investment in capability, smarter systems, and coordinated regional action.
InterflowWide Bay Burnett Councils Join Forces for Sewer Renewal Program
Three QWRAP Alliances are working together to deliver safe, secure and sustainable water services across vast distances and harsh conditions in Outback Queensland.

Watering the Outback
Three QWRAP Alliances are working together to deliver safe, secure and sustainable water services across vast distances and harsh conditions in Outback Queensland.

Coordinator Spotlight: Jeff Ballard
With over 30 years of experience in infrastructure planning, design, and delivery, Jeff Ballard brings a wealth of expertise and passion to his role as the Coordinator for NQ QWRAP.

QWRAP at LGAQ
The QWRAP partners were proud to host a booth at the 129th Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) Annual Conference, held from 20–22 October on the Gold Coast.

Coordinator Spotlight: Janice Wilson
Janice Wilson’s journey to becoming the Coordinator of the WIMWA is as dynamic and inspiring as the ambitious projects she now leads.

Chairs & Coordinators Unite in Brisbane
The 2025 Chairs and Coordinators Forum brought together regional leaders, government representatives, and industry experts to collaborate on the future of urban water management in Queensland.

New WBBUWA Design and Construction Code Released
WBBUWA reached a significant milestone with the successful update of its Design and Construction Code.

Electromagnetic Energy Risks on Elevated Reservoirs
Hidden danger exposed for water operators working on elevated reservoirs: electromagnetic energy (EME) from telecommunications equipment.

Integrating Disaster Recovery Learnings in FNQ Strategy
The FNQ Water Alliance (led by FNQROC) is driving a strategic and coordinated approach to overcoming the unique challenges that regional Local Governments face in delivering sustainable and resilient water and wastewater services.

Coordinator Spotlight: Pippa Sullivan
New DUWTG Coordinator Pippa Sullivan brings a fresh perspective, a can-do attitude and a genuine passion for collaboration to the role.



