Upcoming Water Meter Reading Program

Published on 26 August 2025

South Burnett Regional Council advises residents that Council and/or its appointed water meter reading officer will soon begin reading water meters throughout the region for the half year period ending 31 December 2025.

The water meter reading program will apply to all premises connected to the water supply schemes in Blackbutt, Boondooma, Kingaroy, Kumbia, Murgon, Nanango, Proston, Proston Rural, Tingoora, Wondai and Wooroolin for the purpose of recording water meter readings.

The water meter reading program will commence during September 2025 and is expected to continue until Friday 19 December 2025 and will be conducted between the hours of 6.00am and 6.00pm daily.

The water meter reading program collects information for the billing of water consumption that will be included on the 6 monthly rate notices to be issued in February 2026.

Meter reading personnel may be required to enter properties to gain access to and read the water meters. It is a requirement of the property owner to ensure that Council personnel have clear access to the water meter for meter maintenance and reading purposes. Garden beds and tree planting near the water meter are to be avoided and you must keep a one (1) metre clearance around the water meter.

For the safety of meter reading personnel, please ensure that your animals are enclosed within your property and check that garden vegetation does not obstruct access to your water meter.

More details about the billing of water consumption and other useful information can be found here.

For further information, please contact Council's Rates Team on 4189 9100 or email info@sbrc.qld.gov.au.