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Brisbane, Queensland
Under predicted climate change for southeast Queensland, water storage facilities are likely to experience declined water levels by between 11% and 30%. Such reductions will be the result of increased evaporation rates, warmer temperatures and potential drier conditions. CSIRO (2000) climate change scenarios predict that whilst extreme daily rainfall will increase by up to 10% by 2050, this does not necessarily mean that there will be wetter conditions in southeast Queensland. Overall, the likely-hood of drought combined with a decrease in total annual rainfall for the southeast region will contribute to further declines in water supplies. Further exacerbating this forecast, Brisbane is the fastest growing city in Australia, and projected population levels are expected to further contribute to the regions already stressed water supply systems.
Water supply projections for the far north of Queensland are widely different from the south, as increased annual rainfall is expected for northern Australia, with population growth and water demand expected to remain relatively low.
 Changes in rainfall & water systems: Queensland
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