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Queensland Urban Utilities notes bulk water price increase
May 03, 2013
Queensland Urban Utilities today noted the State Government’s bulk water
price increase and said it would apply the increase to water used by customers after 1 July.
Queensland Urban Utilities to replace water main at Bellbird Park
April 29, 2013
Queensland Urban Utilities has advised they will replace a section of the water network at Bellbird Park, Ipswich, following a water main burst that inundated nearby properties for the second time in two weeks.
Recycled water scheme public meeting expanded and deferred
April 18, 2013
A public meeting scheduled for Monday, 22 April, to explain the proposed Lockyer Valley Recycled Water Scheme to interested local irrigators and residents has been deferred to accommodate extra participants.
Public meeting to explain proposed recycled water scheme
April 15, 2013
Lockyer Valley residents interested in accessing recycled water for use in irrigation or industry are invited to attend a public meeting on Monday, 22 April 2013.
Residents tour the bowels of the Goodna Sewage Treatment Plant
April 09, 2013
Over 100 local residents learnt a thing or two about the sewage treatment process
when they attended Queensland Urban Utilities’ Goodna Sewage Treatment Plant open day last Saturday 6 April.
School holiday outing with a difference
March 28, 2013
All those kids (and kids at heart) who wonder what happens when they flush their toilet can have their questions answered at the Goodna Sewage Treatment Plant open day on Saturday 6 April.
More to running water than turning a tap
March 22, 2013
Today countries around the world will recognise World Water Day, an annual
celebration of all things water.
Queensland Urban Utilities releases proposed 2013/14 prices
March 19, 2013
Queensland Urban Utilities has again demonstrated its commitment to South East
Queensland families by limiting the increase to its proposed 2013/14 water and
sewerage prices to less than a dollar a week. This is despite rising operational costs and significant levels of investment in new and existing infrastructure.
Celebrate sanitation on World Plumbing Day
March 04, 2013
While it’s not the most popular dinner party topic, there is no denying that plumbing plays an essential role in the health and safety of our community.
Lend a hand on Clean Up Australia Day
February 26, 2013
Water and sewerage services provider Queensland Urban Utilities is joining forces with the community as part of Clean Up Australia Day activities on Brisbane’s eastside.
Drinking water alert lifted in Linville
February 06, 2013
Queensland Urban Utilities advises all residents in Linville that tap water used for drinking is now safe to consume.
Linville residents advised not to consume drinking water
February 05, 2013
All residents in Linville are advised not to consume tap water due to high turbidity in Seqwater’s Linville reservoir.
Drinking water alert lifted in Marburg
February 04, 2013
Queensland Urban Utilities advises all residents in Marburg that tap water used for drinking is now safe to consume.
Boil water alert - Marburg (9pm update)
February 02, 2013
Queensland Urban Utilities has issued an update on the boil water alert currently in place for Marburg.
Boil water alert - Marburg
February 02, 2013
Queensland Urban Utilities has issued a boil water alert for customers in Marburg, Ipswich.
Queensland Urban Utilities crews continue clean-up and repairs
February 01, 2013
Queensland Urban Utilities crews are continuing to work around-the-clock to repair
damaged water and sewer pipes following this week’s extreme weather event.
Mandatory residential water restrictions to be lifted
January 31, 2013
As of midnight tonight, Thursday 31 January 2013, mandatory water restrictions will be lifted for all residents in the Brisbane, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim and Somerset local government areas.
Precautionary Boil Water Alerts Lifted in Laidley and Rathdowney
January 31, 2013
Queensland Urban Utilities has advised that the precautionary boil water alerts for Laidley and Rathdowney have been lifted immediately.
Water consumption increases despite mandatory restrictions
January 30, 2013
Queensland Urban Utilities is urging customers to heed water conservation directives, following a reported increase in water consumption in South East Queensland overnight.
Mandatory residential water restrictions
January 29, 2013
Mandatory water restrictions enacted as of midnight tonight.
Residents advised to conserve water usage
January 29, 2013
Customers are advised to conserve water usage effective immediately due to reduced levels of potable water supplies.
Precautionary boil drinking water advice for Rathdowney and Laidley residents
January 28, 2013
As a precaution, Queensland Urban Utilities, in conjunction with Queensland Health, is advising residents of Rathdowney and Laidley to boil their drinking water until further notice.
Celebrate Toowong’s $5 million sewer upgrade
January 14, 2013
To celebrate the completion of Queensland Urban Utilities’ $5 million Toowong Sewer Upgrade Project, residents are invited to attend a free sausage sizzle on Saturday, 19 January from 9-11am at Toowong Memorial Park.
New reed beds to treat sewage naturally
January 02, 2013
Following its recent upgrade, the Helidon Sewage Treatment Plant in the Lockyer Valley is now able to treat the region’s waste with minimal use of electrical energy.
Water bills include $80 rebate
January 02, 2013
In the first half of 2013, residents will receive a one-off $80 reduction in their water and sewerage bill in line with the Queensland Government’s announced bulk water rebate. Eligibility for the rebate has been determined by the Queensland Government. More information is available on the Department of Energy and Water Supply website at www.dews.qld.gov.au or by phoning 13 74 68 during business hours.
2012: a busy year for Ipswich infrastructure upgrades
December 24, 2012
From Rosewood to Goodna and all that’s in between, 2012 has been a busy year for
Queensland Urban Utilities as it continues to improve Ipswich City’s water and sewerage services.
Think at the sink this Christmas
December 19, 2012
Hot turkeys and roast potatoes are welcome treats at Christmas time, but it’s what you
do with the leftover cooking fats that may leave a bad taste in your mouth – and a
hole in your pocket.
Tree-planting partnership sprouts five-year deal
December 12, 2012
A community partnership which has seen more than 5,000 trees planted in the Brisbane area during the past two years has been extended for a further five years.
Prepare your plumbing for storm season
November 29, 2012
South East Queensland’s wet season has well and truly begun and Queensland Urban Utilities is encouraging residents to take precautions around the home before more harsh weather hits.
Water utility delivering for the community
November 22, 2012
Queensland Urban Utilities has refuted information presented in today’s edition of The Courier-Mail newspaper.
$15 million Bundamba Sewer Upgrade Project on track
November 20, 2012
Queensland Urban Utilities’ $15 million Bundamba Sewer Upgrade Project is well underway, with stage one due for completion next month.
School kids get into boring at the Gabba
November 19, 2012
Queensland Urban Utilities is into its second month of construction on its biggest
capital works project to date in Brisbane and local school children are getting involved by customising one of the project’s most significant pieces of machinery –
the tunnel boring machine.
Major sewer upgrade project to support growth in Somerset
November 12, 2012
Work will soon begin on Queensland Urban Utilities’ Lowood and Fernvale Sewer
Upgrade Project – the company’s largest capital works project to date in the
Somerset region.
Be thankful for your bathroom on World Toilet Day
November 09, 2012
For many of us, life without toilet access is hard to imagine. But for 2.5 billion people worldwide, this is reality.
Queensland Urban Utilities demonstrates ongoing commitment to healthy waterways
October 24, 2012
Queensland Urban Utilities’ Chief Executive Officer Louise Dudley today welcomed the release of the Healthy Waterways 2012 Ecosystem Report Card, the results of which were generally positive.
Expo to showcase financial and support services in Lockyer Valley
October 15, 2012
Residents requiring assistance with paying their bills are encouraged to attend ‘The
Services Expo and Bring in Your Bills’ event, on Monday 22 October from 10am – 3pm
at the Laidley Cultural Centre.
National Water Week to highlight the importance of water efficiency
October 12, 2012
After experiencing one of the driest winters in over a decade, South East Queensland residents are being reminded that even small changes in their everyday habits can result in substantial water savings.
Geoff Harley appointed new Chair of the Queensland Urban Utilities Board
October 08, 2012
Queensland Urban Utilities has announced the appointment of Geoff Harley as its new Board Chair following the resignation of founding Chair, Jude Munro, in August this year.
Scenic Rim residents to benefit from $2 million infrastructure
September 26, 2012
Over the past two months, Queensland Urban Utilities has completed over $2 million
worth of water and sewerage infrastructure upgrades in the Scenic Rim region.
Queensland Urban Utilities commences $310,000 sewer upgrade in Rosewood
September 24, 2012
Queensland Urban Utilities has commenced works to replace a sewer pipe in John Street, Rosewood, which will improve the sewer system’s capacity and reliability.
Goodna Sewage Treatment Plant project reaches significant milestone
August 27, 2012
Queensland Urban Utilities has reached a significant milestone in its $115 million Goodna Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade Project, following the successful transfer of sewage from the old system to the upgraded plant.
Indooroopilly residents to benefit from sewer main upgrade
August 23, 2012
Queensland Urban Utilities is set to commence its $3 million upgrade of the Indooroopilly sewer main in mid-September, which will extend the reliability and longevity of the sewer system.
Queensland Urban Utilities acquires state of the art laboratory
August 03, 2012
The acquisition of a state of the art laboratory is part of Queensland Urban Utilities’ ongoing mission of providing high quality water and sewerage, Queensland Urban Utilities’ CEO Louise Dudley said today.
Queensland Urban Utilities' Board Chairperson announces resignation
July 20, 2012
Queensland Urban Utilities’ Board Chairperson, Jude Munro, has today announced she is stepping down to return to Melbourne to live.
Residential water and sewerage price freeze takes effect
July 19, 2012
Queensland Urban Utilities’ customer accounts for residential water and sewerage
prices are being issued during July and early August, with the price freeze taking
effect from 1 July 2012.
Volunteers help plant 500 trees at Carindale Recreation Reserve
July 17, 2012
Last Saturday 14 July, around 80 community members volunteered their time to help plant 500 native trees at the Carindale Recreation Reserve.
Queensland Urban Utilities supports community fun run
July 13, 2012
A record-breaking crowd of more than 1050 participants took part in the 10th Annual
Honeywood Rail Trail Fun Run last Sunday 8 July, 2012.
Be water-wise this winter
July 10, 2012
Queensland Urban Utilities is encouraging water-wise behaviour this winter by urging
residents to check their properties for potentially costly water leaks.
Queensland Urban Utilities wins Healthy Waterways Award
June 29, 2012
Queensland Urban Utilities has been named the winner of the Industry Award at the 2012 Healthy Waterways Award.
New CEO appointed for Queensland Urban Utilities
June 28, 2012
Louise Dudley has today been appointed CEO, Queensland Urban Utilities, effective from Monday 2 July 2012. Louise Dudley is the Chief Financial Officer of Queensland Urban Utilities and drove setting up the organisation
Queensland Urban Utilities builds for future growth
June 13, 2012
Queensland Urban Utilities will invest $319 million in the next 12 months to continue to provide high quality and reliable water and sewerage services for more than 1.3 million residents in its service regions.
Queensland Urban Utilities’ freezes residential water and sewerage prices for 2012-13
June 13, 2012
Queensland Urban Utilities’ Board today announced that it is committed to lowering the cost of living for families in South East Queensland (SEQ) by freezing its residential water and sewerage prices for 2012-13.
Queensland Urban Utilities congratulates ‘waterways champions’
May 28, 2012
Queensland Urban Utilities has congratulated the ‘waterways champion’ finalists in this year’s Healthy Waterways Awards.
$2.9 million investment in Ipswich CBD
May 28, 2012
Queensland Urban Utilities has commenced work on its $2.9 million Brisbane Street Water Main Upgrade Project in Ipswich to enhance the reliability of the water network.
Queensland Urban Utilities to participate in $100 million critical water research program
May 23, 2012
Queensland Urban Utilities will invest $1 million over nine years to participate in the newly established Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Water Sensitive Cities.
Queensland Urban Utilities invests $5 million in Rosewood infrastructure
May 22, 2012
Queensland Urban Utilities has commenced work on the Rosewood Sewage Treatment Plant Optimisation Project, to ensure Rosewood residents continue to receive reliable and efficient sewerage services.
Upgrade to improve reliability of Brisbane City's water main
May 17, 2012
Queensland Urban Utilities will invest around $1.5 million to replace a section of water main in the Brisbane CBD to improve the reliability of the network.
Support for customers experiencing financial hardship
May 10, 2012
Queensland Urban Utilities has announced plans to extend its support for customers experiencing difficulty in paying their water and sewerage accounts through its
financial hardship policy.
Boonah to benefit from upgraded water infrastructure
April 27, 2012
The Boonah community is set to benefit from Queensland Urban Utilities’ $185,000
investment to enhance the town’s water network.
Community open day at the upgraded Canungra Sewage Treatment Plant
April 16, 2012
Queensland Urban Utilities opened the doors to its upgraded Canungra Sewage
Treatment Plant last Saturday 14 April to celebrate the plant’s official re-opening.
Plans for Toowong's long-term growth
April 13, 2012
Queensland Urban Utilities is increasing the capacity of its sewerage network in Toowong to cater for growth in the area as more people opt for high-density living.
Comment on Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) final price monitoring report
April 12, 2012
Queensland Urban Utilities has commented on the Queensland Competition
Authority’s (QCA) price monitoring report for 2011-12 released in late March.
Residents celebrate anniversary at Bulimba Creek
April 02, 2012
Southside residents joined together to celebrate the enhancement of one of the community’s premier natural assets.
Water Main Upgrade completed in Goodna
April 02, 2012
Queensland Urban Utilities recently completed a $162,000 water main upgrade along Church Street, Goodna, to enhance the capacity and reliability of water supply in the area.
'Think at the Sink'
March 30, 2012
Queensland Urban Utilities has launched a community education campaign entitled 'Think at the Sink.'
Improved water capacity for Auchenflower residents
March 21, 2012
Queensland Urban Utilities has started work on a $120,000 water main upgrade in Auchenflower, to improve water capacity for nearby residents and businesses.
Engineers assist local town
February 27, 2012
Earlier this month, Queensland Urban Utilities sent a team of two engineers to the country town of Mitchell, 587km west of Brisbane, after flood waters inundated 75 percent of the town.
Community reference group meets in Ipswich
February 09, 2012
The focus was on Ipswich last week when Queensland Urban Utilities hosted its sixth Customer and Community Reference Group (CCRG) at the Metro Hotel Ipswich International
Boil water alert - Marburg
February 02, 2012
Queensland Urban Utilities has issued a boil water alert for customers in Marburg, Ipswich.
Boil water alert - Marburg
February 02, 2012
Queensland Urban Utilities has issued a boil water alert for customers in Marburg, Ipswich.
Boil water alert - Marburg
February 02, 2012
Queensland Urban Utilities has issued a boil water alert for customers in Marburg, Ipswich.
Re-opening of Denmark Hill Lookout
December 22, 2011
An Early Christmas Present for Ipswich Residents
Nursery Traders wins Prime Minister's Award
November 28, 2011
Media Release:
Brisbane-based Nursery Traders wins Prime Minister's water efficiency award
Queensland Urban Utilities Clarifies Normal Water Usage Charges Apply for ‘Wet Weekends’
November 15, 2011
Media statement
Water bills waived again for devastated Lockyer Valley Properties
July 01, 2011
Press Release
Queensland Urban Utilities get on with the business of delivering quality water services
July 01, 2011
Press Release
Somerset and Lockyer Valley residents benefit through infrastructure investment
June 02, 2011
Press Release
Historic Runcorn woodland restoration for World Environment Day
June 01, 2011
Press Release
Water bills waived again for devistated Lockyer Valley properties
May 10, 2011
Press Release
Queensland Urban Utilities delivers reductions in new water pricing
May 09, 2011
Press Release
Water business urges government to expand disaster funding
February 10, 2011
Press Release
Gatton and Laidley residents - likely disruption to water supply tonight
January 12, 2011
Press Release
Flood waters potentially contaminate but tap water is safe to drink
January 12, 2011
Press Release
New-look water account for Brisbane ratepayers and businesses
December 04, 2009
Press Release