Victoria has just experienced the worst year of drought and lowest stream flows in our State's history.
In 2004 we put in place a long-term plan for water - Our Water Our Future. As a result we have implemented the most successful water saving campaign in Australia.
Industry and business are being made to save water and recycling has increased from two per cent of Melbourne's wastewater in 1999 to 14 per cent today.
Victorians have responded magnificently. Farmers have become more water efficient. Businesses and households have jointly reduced their water use by 22 per cent in Melbourne and by similar amounts in regional centres.
The ongoing need to save water will continue. However saving water isn't enough. We need to increase our water supplies.
As part of our plan, we've been working on a long-term solution. $4.9 billion will be spent in major water infrastructure projects to provide the biggest boost to Victoria's water supplies in 25 years.
Climate change and drought are big challenges. Having a secure water supply will enable Victoria's economy and population to continue to grow.
John Brumby
Premier
Tim Holding
Minister for Water
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