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Media releases, updates and service alerts are distributed regularly to keep our communities and customers informed of service updates, interruptions, and other important information.   

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13/05/2013
Future looks bright for region’s young recruits

Unitywater has welcomed six young engineers as part of its inaugural graduate program. Fresh out of university, the civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical and environmental engineers began their induction recently as the newest employees of the region’s water supply and sewerage provider. Read
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10/05/2013
Community comes together to plant Nambour creek

More than 1500 native trees were planted along the banks of a small tributary of Petrie Creek in Nambour today when Unitywater, Sunshine Coast Council and a wide spectrum of community members came together. Read
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08/05/2013
Access fees down, usage fees up under new pricing structure - Moreton Bay Residential Properties

Unitywater customers in Moreton Bay will pay $102 less in annual water and sewerage access fees under a new, user-pays pricing structure to be phased in from 1 July 2013. Read
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08/05/2013
Access fees down, usage fees up under new pricing structure - Sunshine Coast Residential Properties

Unitywater’s Sunshine Coast customers will pay $61 less in annual water and sewerage access fees under a new, user-pays pricing structure to be phased in from 1 July 2013. Read
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06/05/2013
New water meters this month for Sunshine Coast residents

Sunshine Coast residents will benefit this month from Unitywater’s program of identifying and replacing water meters nearing the end of their lifecycle.

 

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06/05/2013
New water meters this month for Moreton Bay residents

Moreton Bay residents will benefit this month from Unitywater’s program of identifying and replacing water meters nearing the end of their lifecycle.

 

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02/05/2013
Unitywater helps support local school and the environment through MobileMuster

Unitywater has collected and donated more than 400 used mobile phones to support students at Caboolture Special School as part of this year’s MobileMuster recycling program.

 

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24/04/2013
Temporary water interruption to complete major water network upgrade in Maleny

There will be a temporary interruption to the Maleny water supply on Thursday 9 May 2013 as Unitywater completes the connections for a new trunk water main in Macadamia Drive.

 

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24/04/2013
Unitywater draws on community advice to provide better service

As Unitywater continues to work on improving the way it provides water supply and sewerage services to its customers, it is drawing on valuable input and advice from community members.

 

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19/04/2013
Buderim fire hydrant and valve replacements to enhance safety

To ensure fire hydrants are accessible and fully functioning in the Buderim area, Unitywater is conducting a fire hydrant replacement program from April to June 2013.

 

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15/04/2013
Fire hydrant and valve replacements to enhance safety in Clontarf and Kallangur

To ensure fire hydrants are accessible and fully functioning in Clontarf and Kallangur, Unitywater will conduct a fire hydrant replacement program in the area from April to June this year.

 

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10/04/2013
Upgrades to water supply network in Buderim

Buderim residents will benefit from an upgraded water network, with Unitywater scheduling several infrastructure projects to start in the area in the coming weeks.

 

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08/04/2013
New water meters this month for Sunshine Coast residents

Sunshine Coast residents will benefit from Unitywater’s program of identifying and replacing water meters nearing the end of their lifecycle, with replacements scheduled around the region during April.

 

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08/04/2013
New water meters this month for Moreton Bay residents

Moreton Bay residents will benefit from Unitywater’s program of identifying and replacing water meters nearing the end of their lifecycle, with replacements scheduled around the region during April.

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04/04/2013
Upgrades to water supply network in Caloundra

Due to the demands of growth in the local area, Unitywater is upgrading the water network in Caloundra with several projects scheduled to start in April.

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03/04/2013
Upgrade to water supply network in Strathpine

Due to the demands of growth in the local area, Unitywater is installing a new water main along the northern side of Mecklem Street and Dixon Street, Strathpine.

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28/03/2013
Unitywater responds to calls for user-pays pricing 

“Our customers have asked for change and we’ve listened.” 

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27/03/2013
Odour control a model for international visitors

The success of great tourist destinations depends on much more than beautiful beaches and holiday sun. That’s why a delegation of nine South Korean Seoul city officials visited Unitywater’s South Caboolture Sewage Treatment Plant on Wednesday 20 March.

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22/03/2013
Unitywater sows seeds for new partnership on World Water Day

Unitywater Chairman, Jim Soorley and CEO, George Theo joined Jinibara Elder, Ken Murphy today to celebrate the beginning of a new partnership and the establishment of Unitywater’s landmark project, the Maleny forest and wetlands.

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15/03/2013
Unitywater challenges staff and suppliers to be safer at work and at home

Unitywater has taken an innovative approach to enhancing the wellbeing of its staff, suppliers and contractors by organising the first annual Unitywater Safety Challenge at Alexandra Headland Surf Club on Thursday 14 March.

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13/03/2013
Unitywater recruits apprentices for the future

Unitywater recently recruited four new apprentices into its extensive operations across Moreton Bay and the Sunshine Coast.

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08/03/2013
New water meters this month in Sunshine Coast region

Sunshine Coast residents will benefit from Unitywater’s program of identifying and replacing water meters nearing the end of their lifecycle, with replacements scheduled around the region during March.

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08/03/2013
New water meters this month in Moreton Bay region

Moreton Bay residents will benefit from Unitywater’s program of identifying and replacing water meters nearing the end of their lifecycle, with replacements scheduled around the region during March.

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07/03/2013
Kenilworth water supply of highest quality

Unitywater is committed to supplying water of the highest quality to the Kenilworth community, conducting regular monitoring of the water supply and investing more than $700,000 by the end of the year to upgrade the town’s water network.

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06/03/2013
Unitywater checks the environment on International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day not only celebrates the role of women in our communities and workplaces, it can also prompt a once-a-year review of the changing place of women in the workforce.

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05/03/2013
Construction starts on Nambour Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade

Nambour residents and visitors may notice increased activity on site at the Nambour Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) on Bli Bli Road, as Unitywater starts work on a $40 million plant upgrade.

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27/02/2013
Unitywater- ‘tasting is believing!’

The Sunshine Coast can boast some of the best tasting tap water in Queensland, with Unitywater placing second at this year’s South East Queensland regional final of the Orica Australia ‘Best of the Best’ Queensland Water Taste Test on Thursday 21 February.

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25/02/2013
Maleny to benefit from upgraded Sewage Treatment Plant

Unitywater is investing $18 million to upgrade and increase the capacity of the Maleny Sewage Treatment Plant, providing significant service and environmental benefits to the area.

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15/02/2013
New sewerage infrastructure for Caloundra and Wurtulla

Sunshine Coast residents will benefit from $1.35M of sewerage network upgrades, with Unitywater completing three key projects this month in Caloundra and Wurtulla.

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12/02/2013
Water main works on AJ Wyllie Bridge

Following the reopening of the northbound section of the AJ Wyllie Bridge at Lawnton in December, Unitywater has completed the restoration of the water main on the bridge.

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08/02/2013
Newly Upgraded Cooroy Sewage Treatment Plant Officially Opens

The newly upgraded Cooroy sewage treatment plant was officially opened today by Unitywater CEO, George Theo, and Monadelphous Infrastructure General Manager, Stuart Murray, at a community event celebrating the completion of the $19 million project.

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05/02/2013
Water meter replacements this month in Sunshine Coast region

During February Unitywater will continue its program of identifying and replacing water meters nearing the end of their lifecycle across the Sunshine Coast region.

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05/02/2013
Water meter replacements this month in Moreton Bay region

During February Unitywater will continue its program of identifying and replacing water meters nearing the end of their lifecycle.

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04/02/2013
Unitywater awards contract for Nambour Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade

Unitywater is investing $40 million to upgrade and increase the capacity of the Nambour Sewage Treatment Plant, providing significant service and environmental benefits to the area.

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