Media Archive
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Unitywater checks for pipe problems with 'smoke testing'
10 September 2025
Featured News ArticleUnitywater has started its annual smoke testing program across the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay to proactively identify defects in its maintenance holes and faults in private plumbing to find and fix entry points for stormwater.
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New water meters for Beachmere Cooroibah Mons Nambour Palmwoods and Sunrise Beach
9 September 2025
Featured News ArticleUnitywater is replacing water meters nearing the end of their ten-to-fifteen-year lifecycle in Beachmere, Cooroibah, Mons, Nambour, Palmwoods and Sunrise Beach this month as part of a $400 million investment to renew and enhance the wastewater network across its service region.
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Unitywater unveils mural on Bray Park pump station
5 September 2025
Featured News ArticleUnitywater has unveiled a vivid mural reflecting Moreton Bay’s local wildlife on its brick wastewater pump station on Francis Road in Bray Park, painted by local artist Daniel Krause.
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Peregian Beach water reservoir undergoes renewal works
2 September 2025
Featured News ArticleThe iconic water reservoir along David Low Way at Peregian Beach is under construction to conduct routine structural maintenance, including replacing the roof, and have its artwork façade refreshed.
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Unitywater opens applications for paid Vacation Work Program
28 August 2025
Featured News ArticleUnitywater has opened applications for university students across Moreton Bay, the Sunshine Coast and Noosa to join its three-month Vacation Work Program.
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Unitywater reveals top 10 wastewater blockage hotspots
18 August 2025
Featured News ArticleUnitywater is asking residents to be more mindful about what is being flushed down the toilet or rinsed down the sink, after revealing a top ten list of wastewater network blockages during 2024/25.
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Unitywater completes Waraba milestone sealing off five-storey underground wet well
14 August 2025
Featured News ArticleA 350-tonne crane has lifted a 35-tonne slab into place to seal off a five-storey underground wet well marking an important milestone for Unitywater’s Waraba Wastewater Network Project during a period of unprecedented growth for the region.
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Unitywater unveils roadside artwork on Noosa Parade
28 July 2025
Media ReleaseA green roadside cabinet that powers essential wastewater services near Garth Prowd Bridge in Noosa Heads has had a facelift, with local artist Sammy Ray Jones transforming it with an eye-catching mural.
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Cultural heritage items from Unitywater project site in museum
23 July 2025
Media ReleaseAn exhibition that explores the stories of why people came to the Moreton Bay region in the 1800s features items from the Morayfield Plantation site, where Unitywater is progressing a nutrient offset project.
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Mangrove odour on the nose for local residents
22 July 2025
Media ReleaseBli Bli, Golden Beach, Newport, Clontarf, Scarborough and Redcliffe residents have experienced something ‘on the nose’ since the weather cooled down, with investigations determining the odour has been caused by mangroves.
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New water meters for Buderim, Burpengary, Kallangur, Morayfield, Mountain Creek, Nambour, Sippy Downs, and Sunshine Beach
11 July 2025
Media ReleaseUnitywater is identifying and replacing water meters nearing the end of their ten-to-fifteen-year lifecycle in Buderim, Burpengary, Kallangur, Morayfield, Mountain Creek, Nambour, Sippy Downs, and Sunshine Beach this month.
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Mineral used to treat heartburn also helps reduce sewage odour
10 July 2025
Media ReleaseA mineral used to treat heartburn is also being used to reduce odour, prevent blockages and prolong the life of Unitywater’s wastewater network.
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Unitywater unveils roadside art on Sunshine Coast
9 July 2025
Media ReleaseTwo roadside cabinets have been transformed from dull green into bright artworks on Karawatha Drive in Mountain Creek, and Jessica Park on Nicklin Way in Minyama as part of Unitywater’s Community Art Program.
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Unitywater confirms 2025-26 pricing
26 June 2025
Media ReleaseUnitywater has confirmed its customer pricing for the 2025-26 financial year, required to support the ongoing delivery of reliable water and wastewater services, while enabling the region’s rapid growth.
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Theatre education for the next water-wise generation
23 June 2025
Media ReleasePrimary students at 21 schools across the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay and Noosa have learnt about the importance of saving water, even during long periods of wet weather, through song, dance and an interactive stage show as part of Unitywater’s education program.
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New water meters for 12 suburbs
17 June 2025
Media ReleaseUnitywater is identifying and replacing water meters nearing the end of their ten-to-fifteen-year lifecycle in Buderim, Burpengary, Golden Beach, Kallangur, Nambour, Noosa Heads, Noosaville, Peregian Beach, Rosemount, Sippy Downs, Sunrise Beach and Sunshine Beach this month.
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Harry's 'stamp on Tanawha' with access lane named after him
17 June 2025
Media ReleaseMost people would shy away from a major construction project happening next door, but not Harry Butler and his parents Jeanette and Troy, who embraced the opportunity so much, the private road to a new water reservoir has been named after the four-year-old.
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Three coastal suburbs set for a splash of colour
10 June 2025
Media ReleaseUnitywater’s Community Art Program will makeover three Sunshine Coast and Noosa assets this month – reflecting the region’s rich culture, history and natural beauty.
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Moreton Bay suburbs set for a splash of art
9 June 2025
Media ReleaseUnitywater’s Community Art Program will makeover two Moreton Bay assets this month – reflecting the region’s rich culture, history and natural beauty.
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Unitywater raises critical wastewater infrastructure to increase resilience to climate change
29 May 2025
Media ReleaseUnitywater is harnessing data-driven insights to protect critical infrastructure, assessing whether key wastewater pump station assets should be raised to reduce the risk of future flooding and damage.
