New meters for Moreton Bay suburb

Unitywater is replacing water meters nearing the end of their 10-15-year lifecycle in Beachmere this month.

It is part of a $400 million investment to renew and enhance the wastewater network across its service region.

Acting Executive Manager Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions Ivan Beirne said an average of 11 water meters were replaced per day in the 2024-25 financial year.

A further 697 have been replaced since 1 July 2025.

The water meter replacement program ensures water meter readings and customer bills remain as accurate as possible, Mr Beirne said.

Mr Beirne said meters were replaced as a result of age or heavy use where high volumes of water have flowed through them.

“Replacing a meter typically takes around 30 minutes to one hour so service interruptions are short and any residents having their meter replaced will receive a notification card in their letterbox at least 48 hours before the work,” he said.

“Our crews will also pop a card in the resident’s letterbox which records the water consumption measured by the old meter.

“We encourage our customers to keep this reading for reference and to cross check it when they receive their next Unitywater bill.”

For more visit www.unitywater.com/maintenance-programs