Residents in Beachmere are set to see new water meters installed across the suburb as part of Unitywater’s major infrastructure upgrade across the Moreton Bay region.
Why Meters Are Being Replaced
Unitywater began active rollouts through 2025, with crews visiting suburbs across its service area, including Beachmere, Kallangur, Buderim, Cooroibah, Mons and Nambour. The utility confirmed the work forms part of a broader $400 million investment to renew and enhance water and wastewater networks across Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast, and Noosa.
Unitywater is replacing water meters aged 10 to 15 years or those under heavy use to ensure accurate readings. Older meters often under-record water use, affecting billing and data reliability. Since July 1, 2025, nearly 2,800 meters have been replaced. The program is part of a five-year, $2 billion plan to strengthen the region’s water infrastructure.
What Beachmere Residents Can Expect
Work crews will notify Beachmere households at least 48 hours before replacing a meter. Each job usually takes 30 to 60 minutes, during which water supply may be briefly interrupted. Once completed, crews leave a card with the final reading from the old meter.
Residents are encouraged to keep this reading for comparison with their next bill to confirm accuracy. Unitywater’s maintenance teams request residents to keep access to water meters clear of debris, garden overgrowth, or obstructions before scheduled replacement dates.
Broader Community Impact
The project goes beyond meter accuracy. Unitywater says upgrading equipment supports long-term service reliability and helps manage ageing assets.
Unitywater presents the investment as part of regional infrastructure renewal amid ongoing growth in the service region. Residents can expect clearer billing and improved service reliability, with reduced risk from worn meters.
Keeping Residents Informed
Unitywater maintains communication channels through its website, where updates and suburb schedules are posted. Residents with questions or accessibility issues are urged to contact Unitywater directly before work begins.
The replacement program in Beachmere highlights the organisation’s ongoing focus on local maintenance and customer transparency, ensuring the region’s water network remains efficient for years ahead.
Published 18-September-2025
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