A new ‘Turbolox’ oxygenation plant has been unveiled as part of a revolutionary approach to caring for the Swan and Canning rivers in Australia, and combating the effects of climate change.
Environment Minister David Templeman noted the new oxygenation plant was part of the Carpenter Government’s $40m Healthy Rivers Action Plan and increasing oxygen levels in the upstream areas of the rivers.
“The Healthy Rivers Action Plan is a comprehensive ‘catchment to coast’ approach to protecting the future of our rivers by improving water quality,” Templeman explained.
The Minister noted how recent studies into climate change impacts on the Swan-Canning river system found oxygen levels in the upper stretches were likely to decrease in coming years.
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