Media Archive
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Be aware be prepared and take action this storm season
4 November 2024
Media ReleaseUnitywater is encouraging the community to learn more, stay informed and do some simple checks around the house ahead of wet weather and storms this summer.
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Dont risk a spooky surprise only flush the Three Ps
31 October 2024
Media ReleaseLove your loo and think at the sink to avoid a spooky surprise this Halloween. That’s the message from Unitywater after crews attended over 1,300 blockage or overflow jobs in the past six months.
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Unitywater and Noosa Council roll-out new water refill stations for community
30 October 2024
Media ReleaseUnitywater and Noosa Council have partnered to install eight new water bottle refill stations across the region to help reduce single-use plastics and keep the community hydrated with free tap water.
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Unitywater reaches 5,000 kids through water education program
28 October 2024
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Unitywater’s in-school theatre educational program that inspires students about water efficiency and wastewater management has reached more than 5,000 students across 27 schools this year.
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Unitywater innovation achieves 99 percent nutrient removal at Maleny Wastewater Treatment
22 October 2024
Media ReleaseTo mark the start of National Water Week, Unitywater is celebrating an all-time high rate of nutrient removal at its Maleny Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP).
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Unitywater scholarships open pathways for UniSC student
15 October 2024
Media ReleaseUnitywater has opened applications for its 2025 scholarships at the University of the Sunshine Coast, supporting the next generation of innovators as they take their first steps towards a career in water.
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More Caboolture River improvements with Unitywaters latest and largest riverbank rehab site
14 October 2024
Media ReleaseUnitywater’s bank stabilisation and revegetation works have commenced at the most significant of nine sites along the lower Caboolture River, as one of Australia’s largest nutrient offsetting and river rehabilitation projects reaches new heights.
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New water meters for Morayfield
2 October 2024
Media ReleaseWith a new month comes a new water meter for some residents in Morayfield.
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Unitywater shares innovative nutrient offsetting process with international scientists and farmers
24 September 2024
Media ReleaseUnitywater has welcomed Fijian scientists and farmers to the Maleny Wastewater Treatment Plant to share learnings of an innovative nutrient offsetting process that has made a significant impact on wastewater treatment locally, and could inspire change internationally.
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Unitywater shares water wise tips for spring gardeners
19 September 2024
Media ReleaseUnitywater has shared its top ten water wise tips to help spring gardeners prepare their yards to stay cool, green and tidy as the weather warms up.
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Unitywater unlocks new community canvases for local artists
18 September 2024
Media ReleaseSome of the most exciting canvases across the Noosa, Sunshine Coast, and Moreton Bay regions are now available for local artists with the launch of Unitywater’s new Community Art Program.
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Unitywater receives sustainability award for first of its kind recycled water scheme
17 September 2024
Media ReleaseUnitywater has taken out the sustainable project gong at the Queensland Project Management Achievement Awards, hosted by the Australian Institute of Project Management.
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Zero gender pay gap for Unitywater women
17 September 2024
Media ReleaseUnitywater has gone a step further than closing the gender pay gap for women, with a 0.55% swing in the opposite direction.
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Water knowledge shared with residents at Bellflower Road Retirement Village
16 September 2024
Media ReleaseResidents of Bellflower Road Retirement Village were visited by a Unitywater expert last week to share knowledge about water infrastructure with community members curious about the works happening on their doorstep.
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Unitywater to explore AI use in Pine Rivers water catchment testing
13 September 2024
Media ReleaseUnitywater is exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance water testing processes in the Pine Rivers water catchment.
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Nurturing Habitat at Maleny Wastewater Treatment Plant for Endangered Wildlife
3 September 2024
Media ReleaseUnitywater has partnered with Barung Landcare at the Maleny Wastewater Treatment Plant to nurture and restore habitat for two of Queensland’s most vulnerable moth and butterfly species – the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly and Pink Underwing Moth.
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Queensland researcher hammers home resilient water infrastructure
1 September 2024
Media ReleaseUniversity of the Sunshine Coast student, William Clarke, has begun a PhD research project in partnership with Unitywater to investigate a hydraulic phenomenon called water hammer, which could revolutionise the strength of water infrastructure across the world.
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Young netballers score pro training session ahead of Unitywater Lightning Cup
21 August 2024
Media ReleaseToday, year five and six students from Mueller College sharpened their competitive edge ahead of this Friday’s highly anticipated Unitywater Lightning Cup tournament, through an exclusive netball training session with Sunshine Coast Lightning Captain Steph Fretwell.
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New Unitywater development portal gets homes happening faster
19 August 2024
Media ReleaseA new online portal launched in July, is making it simpler and faster for Unitywater’s development customers to apply for connections, disconnections, or alterations to water and wastewater networks as they help deliver residential and business growth across the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, and Noosa regions.
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Smart network trial saves Stanthorpes water supplies and bills
25 July 2024
Media ReleaseUnitywater and Southern Downs Regional Council’s network of smart sensors in Stanthorpe has prevented more than 32,000,000 litres being lost from the drought-prone community’s drinking water supplies and saved local residents and Council more than $90,000 since being installed in June 2023.
