technologies are adopted one-in-two-year flood Water networks are in a majority of events. resilient to increased commercial and rainfall levels and industrial applications. flooding. Sustainable water Natural corridors are design, including enhanced and ecological stormwater harvesting, is values are promoted. incorporated to all new The ecosystem health of significant infrastructure the Brisbane River, projects. Moreton Bay and local waterways will be maintained and improved. Energy infrastructure network Energy infrastructure Energy supply Widespread use of delivers a reliable, high- anticipated increase in energy sourced from quality supply of energy demand for electricity. renewable energy at a competitive cost. generation, such as Reliable energy is solar, wind, tidal and Energy production, available to all residents hydro. capacity, storage, including in peak periods. management and Increasingly, electricity Energy supply supports distribution infrastructure used will be generated or sustainable community is rapidly adapted to redeployed through lifestyle choices. changing patterns of distributed energy Energy prices are demand. resources and renewable affordable for residents. energy resources. Increased investment to deliver more sustainable energy technologies. Brisbane businesses and residents use energy efficiently and use low carbon emission sources. Telecommunications infrastructure network Telecommunications Reliable internet access networks allow business telecommunications supports the use of and industry to operate networks provide access smart-grid technologies more efficiently with to learning and encouraging energy increased connectivity information opportunities efficiency. between offices, and with in the home and Telecommunications remote locations. workplace. networks facilitate Business and industry Community services are telecommuting including throughout Brisbane delivered using teleconferencing and embrace telecommunications tele-meeting. broadband technology. networks, and use the technology to become more productive and innovative. Waste-management infrastructure network Appropriate waste Infrastructure delivers Recovery, re-use and collection and disposal solutions that reflect recycling of resources services are provided to community values and materials are around waste maximised.
technologies are adopted in a majority of commercial and industrial applications. Sustainable water design, including stormwater harvesting, is incorporated to all new significant infrastructure projects. one-in-two-year flood events. Water networks are resilient to increased rainfall levels and flooding. Natural corridors are enhanced and ecological values are promoted. The ecosystem health of the Brisbane River, Moreton Bay and local waterways will be maintained and improved. Energy infrastructure network Energy infrastructure delivers a reliable, high- quality supply of energy at a competitive cost. Energy production, capacity, storage, management and distribution infrastructure is rapidly adapted to changing patterns of demand. Energy supply anticipated increase in demand for electricity. Reliable energy is available to all residents including in peak periods. Energy supply supports sustainable community lifestyle choices. Energy prices are affordable for residents. Widespread use of energy sourced from renewable energy generation, such as solar, wind, tidal and hydro. Increasingly, electricity used will be generated or redeployed through distributed energy resources and renewable energy resources. Increased investment to deliver more sustainable energy technologies. Brisbane businesses and residents use energy efficiently and use low carbon emission sources. Telecommunications infrastructure network Telecommunications networks allow business and industry to operate more efficiently with increased connectivity between offices, and with remote locations. Business and industry throughout Brisbane embrace broadband networks, and use the technology to become more productive and innovative. Reliable telecommunications networks provide access to learning and information opportunities in the home and workplace. Community services are delivered using telecommunications technology. internet access supports the use of smart-grid technologies encouraging energy efficiency. Telecommunications networks facilitate telecommuting including teleconferencing and tele-meeting. Waste-management infrastructure network Appropriate waste collection and disposal services are provided to Infrastructure delivers solutions that reflect community values around waste Recovery, re-use and recycling of resources and materials are maximised.
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