Unitywater is replacing hundreds of ageing water meters this month across Burpengary, Kallangur and Morayfield, where meters are reaching the end of their expected 10 to 15-year life cycle.
Ongoing Investment In Reliable Water Service
Since July, Unitywater crews have been upgrading ageing water meters across Burpengary, Kallangur and Morayfield to improve accuracy and reduce service issues. The works are part of a region-wide program that has seen more than 11,400 meters replaced across Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa in the past financial year.
Replacing older meters helps prevent faults and supports more accurate billing and leak detection. Each installation takes under an hour, with residents receiving a notification card at least 48 hours before work begins. A final reading is left on-site so customers can verify their usage on the next bill.
Work Scheduled Across Busy Residential Pockets
Unitywater is focusing this month’s upgrades on suburbs with older infrastructure and rapid residential growth, including Burpengary, Kallangur and Morayfield. Thousands of households are scheduled for meter replacements through a rotating schedule.
Similar work is also under way in Buderim, Mountain Creek, Nambour and Sippy Downs. While brief water supply interruptions may occur, no action is needed from residents unless they have concerns. Technicians complete the work on-site without needing to enter homes.
Supporting Long-term Water Network Renewal
This work is part of Unitywater’s $400 million network renewal program, which feeds into a broader $2 billion investment over five years to maintain and improve water and wastewater systems. The meter replacements are just one part of ongoing upgrades designed to keep services running smoothly for households and businesses across the region.
The meter renewal program targets devices installed more than a decade ago, which are now at higher risk of failure or inaccurate recording. By updating these units, Unitywater aims to reduce long-term repair costs and prevent service disruptions for customers.
What Households Should Expect
Residents receiving a notice card can expect a short visit from a Unitywater technician, with work typically completed in under 60 minutes. Water service may be briefly paused, but it will resume as soon as the installation is done. The final reading card left behind allows residents to compare usage before and after the replacement.
Unitywater has advised that residents do not need to be home and no further paperwork or bookings are required. Anyone with questions is encouraged to contact Unitywater directly.
Published 14-July-2025
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