After over a decade of planning and construction, the Wamuran Irrigation Scheme is up and running in Moreton Bay.  

The scheme will divert over 2.6 billion litres of treated wastewater to irrigate local farms. 

Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "We are using recycled water whether we like it or not."

"I think the education of the community needs to be taken on this journey of how this water can be used, how it's safe to use."

"This is a great initiative, and I think this is the leading edge that we could do this throughout South East Queensland," Mayor Flannery continued. 

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