The new water businesses will be made up of the following Councils:

1. Brisbane, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Somerset and Scenic Rim

2. Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast

3. Gold Coast, Redland and Logan

The new combined model means that the existing retail and distribution functions will not be separated from one another when the new businesses are established.

The timeframe for the establishment of the new businesses and the introduction of the regulatory framework is yet to be confirmed and will be based on advice from partnering Councils.

Negotiations will commence between the partnering Councils and the Queensland Water Commission to finalise further details as soon as possible.

Councils and the State Government remain committed to ensuring job security and the protection of employment entitlements under the new combined distribution and retail model.