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Avela Adds to Mango Hill’s Growing Housing Pipeline With $100-M Townhouse Proposal

A 116-townhouse community with a resort-style pool, landscaped recreation areas and an amphitheatre could soon reshape a key pocket of Mango Hill, with plans lodged for a $100-million project called Avela.

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The proposal arrives at a pointed moment for the suburb. Mango Hill’s median house price has climbed 13.5 per cent over the past year to $1,032,500, a trajectory that has prompted the developer to position townhouse living as a more attainable option in the suburb.

The project is being driven by development group Chapter Two. The group previously delivered Kinsella’s Rise in the suburb, a land estate that sold out in 2023, and is now returning with a townhouse product rather than a land estate.

What Is Avela and What Does It Include?

The proposed site sits directly opposite Mango Hill Secondary College, within easy reach of public transport, Westfield North Lakes, university facilities and major health services. More than 6,000 square metres of the site would be set aside for communal open space, anchored by a resort-style pool and pavilion, with landscaped recreation areas and a natural bush backdrop framing an outdoor amphitheatre.

Avela is framed in the plans as a more attainable alternative to detached housing, with the developer citing rising house prices as context for the project. Pricing for the townhouses has not yet been announced.

Subject to council approval, sales and construction are expected to begin in 2027.

The proposal comes alongside another housing initiative taking shape in Mango Hill. Queensland is currently partnering with community housing provider Y-Care to deliver 47 affordable homes in the suburb specifically for older women, a project expected to be completed by late 2026.

Read: Waterfront Apartment Development Site Listed In Deception Bay

Taken together, the activity points to a suburb under real pressure to house a growing and increasingly diverse population. Townhouse developments have been increasingly promoted by developers across South-East Queensland as an intermediate option between detached homes and apartments.

Published 27-April-2026

North Lakes Athlete Evan Han Wins Silver At Oceania Taekwondo Championships

Photo Credit: PK Taekwondo/Facebook

A North Lakes taekwondo athlete has secured a silver medal at the Oceania Championships, adding to a strong run of results for PK Taekwondo.

Silver Finish At Oceania Championships

North Lakes competitor Evan Han placed second at the Oceania Taekwondo Championships, held in New South Wales following the March 28 event in Liverpool, competing in the Cadet Male -41kg division. He finished behind Brayden Zhu, with Benjamin Banh and Roy Ahn sharing third place.

Han earned his place at the championships through the selection trials, where he came through five fights in a single day to secure a podium finish and qualify for the Australian team. At the Oceania event, he finished second in his division after a close loss in the deciding bout.

North Lakes Preparation Leads Into Titles

Han’s silver medal followed his result at the Sunshine Coast Open in early March, where he won gold in the Cadet -41kg division and was named Best Male Athlete.

That event served as his final preparation before competing at the Oceania Championship in Liverpool on March 28. His qualification campaign had also seen him finish third at the trials last month, securing his place at the international event after progressing through multiple bouts in one day.

Evan Han PK Taekwondo — *Photo Credit: PK Taekwondo/Facebook*

Club Results Extend North Lakes Success

While Han competed in Liverpool, his North Lakes-based club recorded strong results at the Australian Taekwondo Queensland State Open at Brendale.

PK Taekwondo secured the Overall Kyorugi Club Championship, along with the Male and Female Kyorugi club titles. In sparring, the club collected 36 gold medals, nine silver and one bronze.

In poomsae, athletes added five gold medals and two bronze, contributing to a broad medal haul across divisions.

Results Add To North Lakes Achievements

Han’s silver medal follows his earlier gold medal and Best Male Athlete award at the Sunshine Coast Open in March. It also comes alongside the club’s multiple titles and medal results at Brendale, marking a strong period for the North Lakes-based program.

Published 22-Apr-2026

Smoke Drifts Across Moreton Bay as Planned Burn-Offs Begin

Featured Image Credit: City of Moreton Bay/YouTube

Residents across Moreton Bay are waking to smoke drifting over suburbs as planned burn-offs begin across bushland areas, with fire crews lighting controlled fires to reduce the threat of bushfires before peak season. From Bribie Island to Upper Caboolture, these managed burns are already affecting nearby communities, with smoke expected to hang in the air for days even after flames are extinguished.

The burns began with activity recorded around April 15 and continuing through April 16, according to local authorities. Crews carried out operations in areas including Bribie Island, particularly near Mermaid Lagoon, as well as Upper Caboolture, while new sites such as Albany Creek were scheduled to follow as conditions allowed.

Smoke spreads beyond burn zones into nearby suburbs

While the fires are controlled, the effects are not limited to the burn sites themselves. Smoke from operations near Banksia Beach has been reported drifting into nearby areas such as Toorbul and Sandstone Point, affecting visibility and air quality. Authorities have advised residents, especially those with respiratory conditions, to stay indoors and keep windows and doors closed when smoke is present.

Even after a burn is completed, crews continue to patrol and monitor the area for several days to ensure the fire remains contained. This means some suburbs may continue to experience smoke or restricted access beyond the initial burn period.

Photo Credit: City of Moreton Bay/YouTube

Moreton Bay hazard reduction burns: affected suburbs and status

Suburb / Area	Burn Status	Community Impact
Bribie Island (Banksia Beach)	Completed / Recent	Smoke lingering, monitoring ongoing
Upper Caboolture	Completed / Recent	Possible residual smoke, patrols in place
Albany Creek	Scheduled / Likely underway	Possible smoke if conditions met
Toorbul	Indirect impact	Smoke drift reported from nearby burns
Sandstone Point	Indirect impact	Smoke drift affecting area
Bellara	Planned	Future burn, timing dependent on weather
Burpengary	Planned	Future burn, no fixed schedule
Caboolture	Planned	Future burn, no fixed schedule
Deception Bay	Planned	Future burn, no fixed schedule
Griffin	Planned	Future burn, no fixed schedule
Mount Glorious	Planned	Future burn in bushland areas
Ningi	Planned	Future burn, timing to be confirmed
Whiteside	Planned	Future burn, no fixed schedule
Woodford	Planned	Future burn, rural bushland areas

No fixed schedule as weather dictates next burns

Although more than a dozen additional burn sites have been identified across Moreton Bay, including Burpengary, Deception Bay, Griffin and Woodford, there is no set timetable for when each location will be treated. Authorities rely on specific weather and environmental conditions before lighting any fire, meaning plans can shift quickly.

Burn season typically runs from March to August, but officials note that operations can take place at any time of the year if conditions are safe. This flexible approach is designed to ensure each burn can be carried out with minimal risk to surrounding communities.

Balancing fire prevention with environmental care

Officials say the burns play a key role in reducing fuel loads such as dry leaves and fallen branches, which can feed dangerous bushfires during hotter months. At the same time, the process is managed to protect local wildlife and vegetation.

Before each burn, teams assess the site to identify sensitive habitats and species. Measures such as clearing around trees and monitoring wildlife during the burn are put in place. The use of aerial incendiary drones has also been introduced to help crews ignite fires more precisely, particularly in hard-to-reach terrain.

Authorities say these planned burns also support the natural cycle of some native plants, which rely on fire or smoke to trigger growth and seed release, helping maintain the region’s biodiversity.

Published 20-April-2026

A Cross Built From a Fallen Tree: Mt Maria College Petrie Finds Hope at the Heart of Easter

Mt Maria College Petrie/Facebook

Students and staff at Mt Maria College in Petrie gathered this Easter to remember the Passion of Good Friday and celebrate the hope of the Resurrection, marking the season with a moment that brought together faith, community and the unexpected beauty of something made from loss.

Petrie parish priest Fr Louie Jimenez blessed and installed a new college cross during the school’s Easter gathering, carved from the timber of a college tree brought down by Cyclone Alfred. For a community that weathered the storm together, the cross carries a meaning that goes well beyond decoration.

Something Beautiful From the Storm

Mt Maria College principal Kerry Maher described the cross as a powerful symbol of resilience and renewal for the whole community. “Easter invites us to pause and reflect on suffering, sacrifice and renewal,” she said. “Even in times of challenge, hope can be restored and new life can emerge.”

The cross was not kept within the school’s walls. It was also used during Petrie Parish’s Good Friday Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, deepening the connection between the college and its parish community and giving the symbol a life that reached beyond the school gates.

That connection between school and parish is central to how Mt Maria approaches formation. Students and staff from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and beliefs gathered in shared prayer for the occasion, finding common ground in the season’s themes of suffering, hope and renewal.

“When we educate the whole person, spiritually, academically, socially and emotionally, we create the conditions for young people to grow as hopeful and confident learners,” Ms Maher said.

Part of Something Bigger Than One School

Mt Maria’s Easter gathering took place against a backdrop of Easter activities across Brisbane Catholic Education’s 146 schools, each finding their own way to live out the season’s meaning in community.

St Eugene College in Burpengary raised more than $8,000 for Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion this Easter, channelling their patron saint’s spirit of charity and generosity into house initiatives and whole-school events. The fundraising reflected a conviction that belonging extends beyond the school community and out towards what students described as a global family.

“Their aim was to show how small, shared actions could bring hope and change for people at the margins,” a spokesperson for the college said.

St Ignatius School in Toowong also raised funds for Project Compassion, combining an Easter Hat Parade with donation drives for Easter eggs, soft toys, activities and stickers. Principal Benedict Campbell described hope as the thread running through the whole effort.

“Hope is not about ignoring the challenges people face,” he said. “Rather, hope invites students to walk alongside others with compassion, trusting that love and faith can bring light even in difficult times. At Easter, we are reminded of Jesus’ example; he did not turn away from the suffering of the world but responded with care, generosity and self-giving love.”

Walking the Road Together

Sophia College in Plainland offered its first-ever cohort of Year 12 students an Easter experience designed to be immersive rather than observational. The students walked the Stations of the Cross with Franciscan Father Bernie Thomas at St Mary’s Church in Ipswich, praying and reflecting together at each station.

Principal Narelle Dobson said the experience reminded students that they were not walking alone. “Hope brings people together, gives meaning to shared moments and helps a community grow not just in size but in spirit,” she said.

Why It Resonates Here in Petrie

For the North Lakes and Petrie community, Mt Maria College’s Easter gathering carries a particular local resonance. Cyclone Alfred was not an abstract weather event for this part of southeast Queensland; it was something residents lived through, cleaned up after and are still processing. A cross made from a tree that the cyclone brought down, blessed and installed at the heart of the school, is the kind of thing that turns a religious observance into something genuinely local and deeply felt.

That is what community schools do at their best. They take the universal themes of a season, hope, renewal, the idea that something good can come from something hard, and make them specific to the place and the people who call it home.

Published 8-April-2026

Narangba Residents Back Plan to Manage Flying Fox Colony Near Homes

Photo Credit: City of Moreton Bay

A plan to manage a long-standing flying fox colony in Narangba has drawn support from the community, with residents backing a solution aimed at reducing impacts on nearby homes while keeping the protected animals within the parkland.

Feedback shows strong local interest in finding an approach that improves daily life for neighbours while limiting harm to the bats. After a consultation period from 12 January to 6 February 2026, a report in March summarised feedback on a proposal to install canopy-mounted sprinklers in the parkland next to New Settlement Road.

The system is designed to encourage flying foxes to move deeper into the reserve, increasing the distance between the colony and surrounding homes rather than forcing them out of the area entirely.

A Management Approach Council Has Used Before

Council has pointed to previous use of similar sprinkler systems, including at Redcliffe Botanic Gardens, where the method was found to move flying foxes away from residential edges while allowing them to remain in the broader area.

The approach uses intermittent water sprays in the tree canopy to make certain roosting spots less attractive, with the aim of shifting the colony farther from nearby homes.

The Your Say Moreton Bay project page explains that the goal is not removal, but better positioning of the colony within the parkland.

Narangba Residents Show Measured Support

Survey results show that many residents are open to the proposed solution. Overall, 58 per cent of respondents supported or strongly supported measures to increase the distance between homes and the colony. Among residents living directly beside the parkland, support was higher, with 63 per cent backing the approach.

Photo Credit: Flying Fox Management Consultation Report

While views differ, the results show support for action alongside concern about how the approach would work. Many respondents highlighted the need to reduce impacts on nearby homes while also recognising the importance of protecting flying foxes, which are native species covered by state and federal laws.

Residents living closest to the colony have reported challenges such as noise, odour and droppings affecting their homes and outdoor spaces. The consultation highlights that these impacts are most strongly felt by households bordering the parkland, where more than half described themselves as severely affected.

Residents Favour Council Oversight of Any Sprinkler System

Another strong theme in the feedback is a preference for Council to manage the process. Among residents living adjacent to the parkland, most said they would prefer Council to control the sprinkler system rather than individual households.

Residents also showed interest in how the system would be rolled out, how its success would be measured and what safeguards would be in place for the animals.

While questions remain about implementation and long-term outcomes, the response reflects a mix of support and caution from the community.

Published 17-April-2026

Koala Alert at Youngs Crossing Upgrade Puts Joyner Drivers on Notice

Photo Credit: City of Moreton Bay

A single koala in a roadside tree near Youngs Crossing has become a sharp reminder that this major road upgrade is unfolding in a living habitat, not just a construction corridor. A community warning from Moreton Bay Koala Rescue has put local drivers on notice, urging them to slow down near the work zone at Joyner, as the animal could come down and try to cross the road.

The warning followed a Facebook post from Moreton Bay Koala Rescue on 1 April, which flagged a koala near Youngs Crossing Road and asked motorists to drive with care.

Photo Credit: Moreton Bay Koala Rescue/Facebook

By April 15, construction at Youngs Crossing was still active, with the City of Moreton Bay listing ongoing bridge work, piling, earthworks, traffic signal works and vegetation management on its official project page, last updated in April 2026.

The combination of wildlife movement and heavy machinery makes this local issue feel very urgent.

Youngs Crossing Road in Joyner is part of a major upgrade running from Protheroe Road to Dayboro Road, on the section that crosses the North Pine River. Council describes it as one of the city’s largest road projects, with reduced speed zones in place, including a temporary 40 km/h limit along Youngs Crossing Road during construction.

The koala sighting is not just a one-off roadside moment for residents. It taps into a broader fear that animals are being pushed closer to traffic as work continues through an area they already use. In project material for March 2026, Seymour Whyte, working on behalf of the city, said works would include retaining walls, temporary pavements, drainage, piling, crane operations, traffic signal works and vegetation management, with some activity starting from 4:00 a.m. and other work taking place at night when needed.

The rescue group’s role also helps explain why the post carried weight in the community. Moreton Bay Koala Rescue says it runs a free 24/7 rescue and ambulance service for koalas across the region and asks people to report sick, injured, displaced or healthy koalas when they are spotted in risky situations.

A koala is left injured after a car hit. The rescue team brought the animal to the wildlife hospital.
Photo Credit: Moreton Bay Koala Rescue/Facebook

The bigger public message is simple: drivers passing through Youngs Crossing are not just moving through a road project, but through an area where wildlife still needs room to survive.

While the upgrade is designed to improve safety, traffic flow and flood resilience between Petrie and Joyner, the koala sighting shows why many locals remain focused on what is happening at ground level right now, especially when construction and wildlife share the same narrow space.

Published 16-April-2026

What Mango Hill Commuters Need to Know About the April Rail Closures

Mango Hill commuters are facing altered travel arrangements in April 2026, with the Redcliffe Peninsula Line operating on a reduced route as part of a series of planned infrastructure works across South East Queensland.

Read: Mango Hill Local Lynda Barry Honoured for Decades of Lifesaving Service

The closures began on Friday 3 April and are scheduled to continue until Sunday 26 April 2026. Works underway include the Cross River Rail project, the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade, and the installation of new signalling systems.

Photo credit: Google Maps/Leon Tomlinson

During this period, trains on the Redcliffe Peninsula Line are running only between Kippa-Ring and Northgate stations. Translink is providing replacement bus services to connect passengers to the broader network.

Queensland Rail has noted that recent industrial action by the Electrical Trades Union, relating to pay and conditions, has further complicated the situation during this period.

Replacement Bus Services

Translink is operating rail replacement bus services for affected stations. At Mango Hill, the designated replacement bus stop is located at Mango Hill station (Stop ID 319649), serving both inbound and outbound passengers. At Mango Hill East, the stop is at Mango Hill East station (Stop ID 319648), also serving both directions.

Translink advises passengers to follow directional signage at the station on the day of travel, as stop locations are subject to change. Journey planning assistance is available via the Translink journey planner or by calling 13 12 30, available 24 hours a day.

Hornibrook Bus Lines operates routes 681, 682, and 687 through Mango Hill station to nearby areas.

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Redcliffe Hospital Access

The disruptions are also affecting travel to Redcliffe Hospital. Residents in Mango Hill who rely on public transport to access health services are encouraged to plan ahead, as journeys may take significantly longer than usual.

Late-Night Closures

Passengers should also be aware that additional late-night track closures on the Redcliffe Peninsula Line are planned from Thursday 23 April 2026.

For the latest information, visit translink.com.au/service-updates.

Published 14-April-2026

Deception Bay Team Takes Part In Couch Surf Fundraiser For Youth Housing Support

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A Deception Bay early learning centre is taking part in a community sleepover initiative, with staff giving up their beds to support young people experiencing homelessness.

A Sleepover With Purpose In Deception Bay

At Gardenia Early Learning Deception Bay, staff are preparing to swap their usual routines for a night on blow-up mattresses and sleeping bags inside the centre.

Around 12 team members will take part in the overnight stay on 15 April, marking Youth Homelessness Matters Day. The group will set up simple bedding on classroom mats to reflect the temporary and uncertain sleeping conditions faced by many young people without a stable home.

The experience is designed to bring attention to the realities of housing instability, offering a small but practical way for participants to engage with the issue.

*Photo Credit: Gardenia Early Learning Deception Bay*

Local Action Linked To A Wider Campaign

The Deception Bay sleepover forms part of Couch Surf for a Cause, a community-wide initiative led by Chameleon Housing.

The campaign encourages individuals, workplaces and community groups to organise sleepovers between April 11 and 19, with a strong focus on April 15 to coincide with Youth Homelessness Matters Day.

Participants are asked to give up their beds for one night, seek support from family and friends, and contribute funds towards services that assist young people experiencing homelessness.

Supporting Young People Facing Housing Instability

Chameleon Housing provides crisis and short-term accommodation, alongside programs that support young people in building independence.

This includes housing for young families, life-skills development, and support during early parenting stages, as well as services tailored for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

Over the past five years, the organisation has assisted 184 individuals, most aged between 15 and 25, many of whom have experienced frequent moves or relied on couch surfing due to a lack of secure housing.

A Shared Effort Beyond The Classroom

The Deception Bay team has approached the sleepover as both a fundraising effort and a way to strengthen connections within the workplace.

The evening is expected to include simple activities such as board games, a shared meal and time together, while maintaining a clear focus on the purpose behind the event.

The participation also reflects an existing connection between the early learning centre and Chameleon Housing, reinforcing a broader commitment to community support.

Turning Awareness Into Practical Support

Couch Surf for a Cause invites participation in different forms, from hosting sleepovers to organising small fundraising activities.

Funds raised contribute to accommodation and essential support, with examples including providing a night of housing for a young person or assisting with basic household needs as they transition to more stable living arrangements.

In Deception Bay, the initiative demonstrates how local participation can contribute to a wider effort to address youth homelessness, using simple actions to raise awareness and support ongoing services.

Published 14-Apr-2026

Haley Cobb Heads to National Final with Focus on Cancer Prevention and Mental Health

Haley Cobb/Facebook

Haley Cobb has spent five years turning a love of pageantry into something much larger than a crown, and this month the 28-year-old Narangba resident steps onto the national stage as one of eight finalists in the Ms Galaxy Australia division of the 2026 Australia Galaxy Pageants National Final.

The Crowning Gala takes place on Saturday 2 May at Bankstown Sports Club in Sydney, marking the pageant system’s 15th anniversary. But for Haley, the competition itself is only part of what drives her. Since entering her first pageant in 2021, she has raised almost $15,000 for various causes, earned the Miss Australia International and Miss Charity Australia titles, and built a community presence in Moreton Bay that stretches from school classrooms to retirement villages to clean-up days along the coast.

“I fell in love with pageantry,” said Haley, who graduated from UniSC Moreton Bay at Petrie. The campus at Petrie, approximately 30 kilometres north of Brisbane, was the first full-service university campus ever built in the Moreton Bay region and the place where Haley’s identity as both a student and a community advocate began to take shape. She now holds a Masters in teaching and works as a financial controller.

A Platform That Actually Does Something

Haley’s pageant platform is cancer prevention, and she has developed her own approach to communicating it. She visits schools and distributes health and wellness colouring-in books for children, accompanied by information flyers designed to help parents understand the message behind the activities. The approach is deliberately accessible: complex health conversations translated into something a child can engage with and take home.

Haley Cobb uses pageantry as her platform to spread awareness — Photo Credit: Haley Cobb/Facebook

“Pageant is about getting individuals out and about in the community, volunteering and fundraising and making sure the next generation of leaders is out there advocating for change,” Haley said. “We have our own platform, mine is cancer prevention. I do things like going to schools and helping educate children about being preventative in a kid-friendly way.”

Beyond cancer prevention, her diary reads like a map of Moreton Bay’s community calendar. In a single five-day stretch recently, she helped at a Share the Dignity collection in Petrie, delivered a school speech, attended a hospital Giving Day, joined a Tour de Cure lunch for cancer research, participated in a Conservation Australia Clean Up Day, and helped restore houses with Habitat for Humanity. She has also helped with gift wrapping, marshalled fun runs and spoken in retirement villages.

“I find my way into every community and charity group!” she said.

Why Mental Health Is Personal

This year’s Australia Galaxy Pageants competition requires every finalist to raise $2,000 for batyr, the national youth preventative mental health charity. Batyr is a youth-led mental health organisation pioneering preventative approaches through peer-to-peer education and lived experience storytelling, creating safe, stigma-free spaces where young people feel empowered to prioritise their mental health before challenges escalate.

For Haley, the connection is personal. She moved out of the family farm at 17, began university, and navigated those years with the support batyr provides. “I grew up with mental health issues. Batyr guided me,” she said. “It has young adults, those your own age, talking to you, rather than people like your mum or dad. It focuses on young adults or those who have been through similar situations, helping those from teenagers to university students make their way through mental health.”

The experience has shaped not just what she advocates for, but how she does it. Knowing firsthand what it feels like to arrive somewhere unfamiliar and uncertain has made her a more grounded and empathetic voice in the Moreton Bay communities she serves.

The Community Behind Haley’s Journey

Haley’s connection to the region is not incidental. She credits the Moreton Bay community with shaping who she has become, and that sense of belonging is what makes representing it on a national stage feel meaningful rather than simply competitive.

“I genuinely find the Moreton Bay community to be incredibly welcoming and supportive,” she said. “Moreton Bay has played a significant role in shaping my journey, which is why it feels especially meaningful to be representing and fundraising within the region.”

The 2026 Australia Galaxy Pageants National Final runs from 29 April to 2 May at Bankstown Sports Club in Sydney. Tickets are available here. To support Haley’s fundraising for batyr, visit australiagalaxypageants.com or follow her journey on social media.

Published 13-April-2026

Digital Water Meters Rolled Out in Kallangur and Mango Hill as Expansion Begins

Kallangur and Mango Hill are among the Moreton Bay suburbs now receiving digital water meters, as part of a broader rollout designed to improve leak detection, provide clearer billing and strengthen visibility across the water network.

Digital Rollout Targets Older Areas

Kallangur and Mango Hill are included in a regional rollout of digital water meters, with installations prioritised in older parts of the network where leaks are more likely to occur. The upgrade involves replacing traditional mechanical meters with modern digital devices that support earlier identification of potential issues within both individual properties and the wider system.

The rollout forms part of a broader program extending across multiple suburbs, with further installations scheduled to continue over the coming months. Additional suburbs in Noosa are set to receive digital meters as the expansion progresses.

Daily Data Improves Leak Detection

The introduction of digital meters changes how water use is monitored, shifting from quarterly readings to daily data transmission. The devices securely send water usage information, allowing for quicker detection of concealed leaks that may otherwise go unnoticed until a billing cycle is completed.

This increased frequency provides a clearer picture of water use across the network, supporting earlier notifications to customers and clearer billing.

Network-Based Installation Approach

The installation process in Kallangur and Mango Hill follows a network-based approach rather than a street-by-street rollout. This method aligns with the layout of water supply infrastructure, allowing more effective monitoring of defined sections of the network.

As a result, some residents may see neighbouring properties upgraded ahead of their own, depending on how each section of the system is scheduled. This approach supports more accurate identification of potential leaks beyond the household level.

Pilot Results Support Expansion

Earlier testing of digital metering across 10,000 properties demonstrated measurable results, including more than 800 million litres of water saved and over $5 million in customer savings. The program also assisted more than 3,000 households in identifying leaks early.

These outcomes have supported the broader rollout now reaching suburbs including Kallangur and Mango Hill.

Kallangur Mango Hill — *Photo Credit: Unitywater/YouTube*

How Meter Upgrades Will Be Carried Out

Households selected for upgrades in Kallangur and Mango Hill will receive a letter from Unitywater, followed by a notice several days before installation.

The process takes between five minutes and one hour, with no requirement for residents to be present. There is no cost for the upgrade, and any temporary water shutdowns are communicated in advance.

As the rollout expands, an option for customers to opt in earlier is set to be introduced.

Published 12-Apr-2026