Media Archive
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Unitywater celebrates commitment to sustainability this World Environment Day
7 June 2023
Media ReleaseUnitywater is demonstrating its commitment to the environment with the launch of its Environmental Sustainability Plan later this year. The utility announced the development of the plan with a staff clean-up event at Cotton Tree on World Environment Day (Monday 5 June).
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Unitywater submits third RAP for National Reconciliation Week
29 May 2023
Media ReleaseUnitywater is marking National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June) with the submission of its third Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Innovate 2 following their successful completion of the Reflect RAP and Innovate RAP.
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Locals have their say on Burgess Creek
10 May 2023
Media ReleaseErosion control, stormwater management and riparian vegetation and wetlands have been identified by the community as potential opportunities for improvement to help manage local waterways, including Burgess Creek in Noosa.
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Unitywater research project to test value of oysters in improving water quality
3 May 2023
Media ReleaseUnitywater is trialling an oyster reef restoration project that will, for the first time in Australia, determine the value and effectiveness of oysters to filter nutrients in waterways.
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New engineering graduates back a pretty good job with Unitywater
3 May 2023
Media ReleaseUnitywater’s new engineering graduates have hit the ground running on a two year program that will see them help deliver more than $1.3 billion in capital projects over the next five years.
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Unitywater research project to test value of oysters in improving water quality
2 May 2023
Media ReleaseUnitywater is trialling an oyster reef restoration project that will, for the first time in Australia, determine the value and effectiveness of oysters to filter nutrients in waterways.
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Why Water Matters for a sustainable future
2 April 2023
Media ReleaseWater is our region’s most essential resource and in a plan for a healthier, more liveable future in South East Queensland, Unitywater is inviting local residents to a series of community forums in April and May.
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Unitywater's largest infrastructure project to service Aura and Harmony communities
27 March 2023
Media ReleaseUnitywater has awarded the contract for one of its largest infrastructure projects, ensuring reliable water and wastewater services for the growing Aura and Harmony communities on the Sunshine Coast.
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Caboolture River rehabilitation project welcomed by First Nations groups
16 March 2023
Media ReleaseOver the next two years works will take place at nine sites in Kabi Kabi Country along the Caboolture River, to increase biodiversity and fish habitat while stabilising 2.4 kilometres of eroding riverbank.
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Celebrating local women in STEM on International Womens Day
5 March 2023
Media ReleaseAs part of International Women’s Day (IWD), Unitywater’s CEO Anna Jackson, Noosa Shire Mayor, Clare Stewart, CEO of Sunshine Coast Council, Emma Thomas and Moreton Bay Regional Council Deputy Mayor, Jodie Shipway unite to shine a spotlight on women in our region in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
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SEQ a hotspot for microbreweries
27 February 2023
Media ReleaseThe desire to quench Southeast Queenslanders’ thirst has been brewing over the past decade, with the number of microbreweries across Moreton Bay, the Sunshine Coast and Noosa increasing by 800%.
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Wamuran Irrigation Scheme reaches one year milestone with 13km of pipe installed
22 February 2023
Media ReleaseIn a major milestone for the Wamuran Irrigation Scheme, more than 13km of pipe has been installed in the 12 months since the project’s announcement.
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Unitywater offers 26 January public holiday swap for teams
12 January 2023
Media ReleaseUnitywater has joined the growing number of organisations offering team members the opportunity to swap the 26 January public holiday and take another day in lieu.
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Digital meters save Unitywater customers $600K
28 October 2022
Media ReleaseSmart water meters have saved Unitywater customers more than $605,000 and 130 million litres of water in the last 18 months.
