Water Meter Reading Program – April to July 2026

Published on 13 April 2026

South Burnett Regional Council advises residents that Council and/or its appointed water meter reading officer will soon commence reading water meters throughout the region for the half‑year period.

This program applies 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 consumption.

The water meter reading program will commence from Monday 20 April 2026 and is expected to continue until Friday, 31 July 2026, with readings conducted between the hours of 6.00am and 6.00pm daily.

Information collected during this period will be used for the billing of water consumption and will be included on the six‑monthly rate notices issued in August 2026.

Meter reading personnel may be required to enter properties to gain access to water meters. Property owners are responsible for ensuring Council personnel have clear and safe access to meters for maintenance and reading purposes. Garden beds and tree planting near water meters should be avoided, and a minimum one (1) metre clearance must be maintained around the meter.

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

Further information regarding water consumption billing and other useful details is available here: Rates | South Burnett Regional Council.

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