Q & A: NSW Water Utilities Minister Nathan Rees on Desalination
In February 2007, the government of New South Wales decided to go ahead with the construction of a $1.1-billion desalination project. The decision was a response to a prolonged drought. In an interview with C.J. Schexnayder New South Wales Water Utilities Minister Nathan Rees provides context for the government's water infrastructure strategy.
ENR: Why is there such a pressing need for a desalination plant?