Unitywater

News Summary:

On April 30, 2026, Unitywater confirmed its ongoing support for the Burgess Creek catchment, having collaborated with Noosa Council for over six years, following a recent motion from Noosa councillors to work with Unitywater and other stakeholders to enhance water flow and address erosion. Earlier in April, Unitywater began deploying digital meters across 11 suburbs, upgrading existing infrastructure to transmit daily water use data securely, with the goal of enabling faster leak identification, quicker customer notifications, clearer billing, and a comprehensive view of water usage across its network. Prior to the Easter break on March 31, Unitywater, through Executive Manager Customer Delivery Rhett Duncan, encouraged residents to turn off their 'stop tap' at the water meter to prevent potential leaks while homes were unoccupied. In late March, Unitywater provided a grant that assisted Bribie Island Environmental Protection Association (BIEPA) volunteers in their daily monitoring and threat protection program for thousands of Bribie Island turtle hatchlings, which also facilitated an update to their Tread Lightly app. This followed a March 25 announcement by Unitywater that it was bolstering Bribie Island's water supply with the installation of 300 meters of pipeline along Bribie Island Road, an upgrade intended to improve network reliability, reduce operational issues, and boost capacity, according to Executive Manager Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions Mike Basterfield.