Beachmere residents were among those affected as recent wild weather pushed Unitywater crews into urgent action across the region, with power outages and fallen trees causing damage to water and wastewater systems.
On 27 November, Unitywater reported that storm conditions across its service area had disrupted power to sites that keep water moving through the network. The organisation said crews were immediately placed on extended shifts to restore services and prevent further outages.
Repairs Under Pressure
Unitywater explained that many water and wastewater facilities rely on stable electricity to operate pumps and maintain normal pressure. When storms cut power, teams redirected flows, used generators where safe, and transported wastewater with tankers to avoid backups.
One of the more challenging jobs took place at Beachmere, near Caboolture, where strong winds uprooted a large tree. The force lifted the ground, exposing a section of the water main beneath it. Crews worked to repair the break, which caused a temporary disruption to the local water supply.
Unitywater Executive Manager Customer Delivery, Rhett Duncan, said extra crews had been rostered on to assist with restoration efforts.
“Unitywater crews have been attending sites where infrastructure has been damaged or power outages have impacted local water or wastewater services and we continue to be ready to respond as quickly and safely as possible,” Mr Duncan said.
“The network relies on electricity to pump wastewater through the pipes, and when the power goes out, it can interrupt this process. We have several sites still without power and are managing this by using generators, tankers or re-configuring the network until power returns.”
Community Preparation
Unitywater said households can help reduce stress during storm events by preparing stored drinking water. The advice is to keep 10 litres of drinking water per person in sealed, clean containers to cover basic needs for up to three days if the supply is interrupted. This guidance is designed to support communities during periods when access may be limited due to damaged infrastructure or ongoing repairs.
Residents wanting updates on water supply and outages can check Unitywater’s online outage map through its official website, where information is updated regularly during storm activity.
Published 28-Nov-2025
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