Noosa 360

A concealed leak is a leak from the customer’s plumbing that is hidden from view. These can be difficult to notice and can create an unexpected and stressful expense – both to fix the leak and because of excess water…

Per our March 2023 update, the new pricing structure for Trade Waste Permit Fees comes into effect on the 1st of July, however as part of a staged approach, we have been advised the first bill will be discounted for…

The following information (in italics) has been provided by Unity Water, in relation to their new pricing structure for their Trade Waste Permit Fees taking effect from the 1st of July: Our new pricing structure will see us move away…

Unity Water is a statutory authority with three shareholders – Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa Council’s – and is governed by an independent board. Matters relating to Unity Water do not come under the jurisdiction of State Government. Concerns…

During the 2024 State Election, the Queensland Government committed to establishing a Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority (SCWA) that includes Noosa. This proposal was announced despite there being no identified request from the Noosa community for local waterways to be governed…

In response to resident enquiries following the 24 September 2025 determination by Gympie Council to stop fluoridating their water, decisions regarding fluoridation of drinking water have been made by local government (councils) since 2012. In February 2025, Sandy conducted a…

With potential increases in population and visitations leading up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, its important Noosa’s water supply is sustainable. We understand from a visit to Lake Macdonald Dam in 2024 that the Noosa Shire has…

During our recent annual Noosa MP Community Survey, some residents raised the need for increased subsidised rooftop solar, as well the promotion of bidirectional charging and community batteries to store excess solar energy. Following our enquiries, the Queensland Treasurer provided…

Under the Water Fluoridation Act 2008, local councils in Queensland are able to choose to fluoridate the water supply. All three councils in Unity Water’s service area (Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa) have elected to fluoridate. For further information…

With a continuing dry spell, and many new residents with concerns regarding running out of water, we have complied below to assist our community on what is available at the time of posting this Noosa 360 update (November 2023). State…