Unitywater has replaced more than 1,400 ageing water meters in Beachmere and Kallangur as part of a regional upgrade program that has seen more than 2,650 meters replaced since July across Moreton Bay, the Sunshine Coast and Noosa.
Regional Upgrade Program
Beachmere and Kallangur account for over half of the meters replaced so far this financial year. The program focuses on meters nearing the end of their ten-to-fifteen-year lifecycle or units that have experienced high water volumes over time. Unitywater’s replacement activity fits within broader maintenance efforts designed to keep water and sewerage networks working efficiently.
Across its service area, the organisation also maintains water mains, sewer pipes, pumps, hydrants, valves and maintenance holes to ensure the network continues to perform reliably. Meter replacement is one part of this ongoing work, alongside leakage reduction activities, sewer rehabilitation, cleaning water mains and renewing access structures assessed as being in poor condition.
Why The Work Is Needed
Unitywater identifies and replaces older meters to help maintain accurate readings and billing. The process generally takes between 30 minutes and one hour, keeping service interruptions brief. Residents whose meters are scheduled for replacement receive a notification card at least 48 hours before work begins. After the job is completed, crews place another card in the letterbox with the final reading from the previous meter. Customers are encouraged to keep the reading and compare it with their next bill.
Activity In Beachmere And Kallangur
More than 1,400 of the replacement meters installed this financial year have been located in Beachmere and Kallangur. Similar work has also taken place in Buderim, Nambour and Noosa, where meters are being updated as they reach the end of their service life or show signs of heavy use.
Part Of Continuing Maintenance
Unitywater aims to minimise inconvenience during any temporary interruptions caused by maintenance work and continues to welcome customer feedback on network programs. The organisation maintains a proactive approach to ensuring the broader water supply and sewerage systems remain reliable for local communities.
What Happens Next
Unitywater will continue to replace meters as they age or require renewal. Customers seeking further details about the program can refer to the organisation’s meter replacement information page.
Published 1-Dec-2025
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