In a drive to foster interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), the sell-out event will give the next generation of innovators the opportunity to meet some of Seqwater’s dedicated scientists and laboratory staff who measure the quality and quantity of our region’s drinking water.

Visitors will get up close to water quality tools and a behind the scenes look at water testing processes. They will also hear about some of the exciting research and innovative trials Seqwater currently has underway, including the use of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) for asset inspections and maintenance.

Visitors will meet SAMMI, Seqwater’s self-driving solar-powered water quality robot developed in collaboration with the Queensland University of Technology.

Short for Seqwater’s Autonomous Motorised Monitoring Instrument, SAMMI conducts raw water quality sampling to help ensure the region’s drinking water meets the stringent standards set by the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.

The Mount Crosby East and West Bank Water Treatment Plants are critical assets in the SEQ Water Grid, turning raw water into safe, drinkable water for up to three million South East Queenslanders. Combined, the Mount Crosby East and West Bank Water Treatment Plants can produce up to 720 megalitres of drinking water per day, which is equivalent to 288 Olympic-sized swimming pools.

New to World Science Festival Brisbane, the inaugural Labs Unlocked series, supported by Advance Queensland, highlights the breadth and diversity of STEM innovation underpinning our daily lives and celebrates Brisbane’s growing expertise in the global knowledge economy.

QUOTES
Quotes attribute to the Minister for Water, Glenn Butcher:
“This is a fantastic way to inspire the next generation of Seqwater water engineers.
“These critical water assets turn raw water into safe, drinkable water in South East Queensland - so this is a great opportunity for these aspiring scientists to learn about water testing processes and capabilities.”

Quotes attributable to Seqwater CEO, Neil Brennan:
“Seqwater is excited to welcome the next generation of scientists to the Mount Crosby West Bank Water Treatment Plant to learn all about the wonders of water science.
“The East and West Bank Water Treatment Plants are critical assets in the Seqwater network, producing approximately half of the region’s drinking water.
“With a passion for careers in STEM, our dedicated team of scientists and laboratory staff will teach visitors how Seqwater delivers clean, safe drinking water to approximately three million South East Queenslanders each day.

About World Science Festival Brisbane:
Each year World Science Festival Brisbane paints the town red and takes science out of the laboratory and into the streets, parks, museums, galleries and performing arts venues of Brisbane and regional Queensland.

Queensland Museum holds exclusive licence to host the festival in the Asia Pacific – the only global extension of this initiative, attracting over 1.5 million attendances since launching in 2016. World Science Festival Brisbane reinforces Queensland Museum’s position as a leader in STEM education and engagement.

For more information visit Seqwater or World Science Festival Brisbane.