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South West Queensland Water and Sewerage Alliance (SWQWSA)

South West Queensland Water and Sewerage Alliance (SWQWSA)

  • Size: / Percentage of QLD land mass

    318,790 km2 (18.46%)

  • Percentage of QLD population

    24,149 (0.44%)

  • Total connected properties – water

    12,015

  • Length of water mains

    529

  • Total connected properties – sewerage

    8,556

  • Length of sewerage mains

    265

PARTICIPATING COUNCILS

SWQ Success Stories

Map of QWRAP regions

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.

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.

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.

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.
Telecommunications equipment on top of a reservoir

Electromagnetic Energy Risks on Elevated Reservoirs

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

Building sustainable service models in remote regional communities

The SWQWSA is undertaking detailed asset management planning across all water and sewage asset categories.

South West QWRAP Collaboration Attracts Graduate Engineer

The SWQWA jointly recruited a graduate engineer to be shared amongst the 6 participating Councils. 

QWRAP Welcomes SWQROC

QWRAP has welcomed the sixth Queensland region to form an alliance to investigate collaboration on water and sewerage management.
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