and constructing new water sources, including a recycled water scheme and a desalination plant to drought proof Queensland's major urban populations. Major reform of utilities, including the amalgamation of water authorities into a framework structured into supply, distribution and retail corporations of government and the restructure of electricity supply to provide for private commercial retailers, including the sale of Queensland's electricity retailer. New investments into research, science and innovation – shifting a predominantly resource economy to a knowledge-based, creative economy - this 10-year program of investment saw the establishment of 36 new science research institutes and the ratio of scientists and researchers to population grow faster than any other state. Privatisation of the bulk freight and coal division of the government-owned railway business in 2010. Significant new investment in the Arts, including the construction of a new Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) and other cultural infrastructure, which saw an increase in cultural tourism. These new investments, including additional funding support for the performing arts and major exhibitions, heralded a renaissance in Queensland's arts and cultural sector with the Queensland Art Gallery now being the most visited museum in the country. Bligh led the successful bid for the Gold Coast to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Social Policy As Minister for Families, Youth and Community Care and Disability Services and later as Premier, Bligh oversaw a number of changes, including; Implementation of Queensland's first stand-alone Disability Services agency, accompanied by a tripling of budget expenditure to services for people with a disability Australia's first Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in Orphanages and Institutions, resulting in a compensation scheme, a dedicated counselling service and beneficial foundation for victims Welfare reforms in remote indigenous communities, linking welfare payments with school attendance, alcohol rehabilitation and counselling programs Legislated a Preamble to the Queensland Constitution formally recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, Queensland's indigenous peoples, as first custodians The first complete overhaul of Queensland's Child Protection legislation in more than 40 years Introduction of significant new legal protections for those experiencing domestic violence, including in same sex relationships, and carer and elder abuse New laws to provide for same sex civil unions Introduction of fluoride into all Queensland drinking water supplies Privatisation Bligh announced the privatisation of five government owned corporations: Queensland Motorways Limited (Operating the Gateway Bridge and Logan Motorway tolling systems) The Port of Brisbane Authority Forestry Plantations Queensland Abbot Point