Water meter readings begin soon
Half-yearly water meter readings commence across the region on Monday 22 August.
Council’s water meter readers will be easily identifiable in SDRC-branded uniforms and it would be appreciated if the community would ensure meters are clear of debris and safe to access.
A Council spokesperson said a quick review and tidy-up around the water meter area would ensure minimal disruption to gardens and residents’ daily routines.
“Council asks that residents keep water meters accessible and clear of garden debris, grass, mulch, building materials, vehicles and other objects,” the spokesperson said.
“We all love our pets, but during meter reading time, Council requests that unrestrained dogs be controlled or restrained behind closed gates – this will keep everyone safe.”
If gates are locked or an animal prevents Council staff from accessing meters, a calling card will be left in the letterbox asking residents to call 1300 697372 to arrange access.
As undetected water leaks can unintentionally increase metered water consumption and be costly, Council also recommends residents regularly read property water meters at a similar time each week to track water usage and identify fluctuations.
Council thanks the community for their cooperation and compliance in keeping meters clear and accessible.
Water Consumption Notices for this half-year period will be issued in October 2022.
Anyone experiencing issues with payments should contact Council to arrange a confidential payment agreement.
State Government backs good jobs with supply chain support
The Palaszczuk Government is supporting a $15m supply chain project partnership to support good jobs and better services to Queensland’s agriculture sector.
The partnership with Hort Innovation, led by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and with support from industry partners, will examine supply chain efficiencies to strengthen the state’s domestic and international trade opportunities.
“Project work will focus on current and emerging export cultivars of avocado, mango, nectarine, peach, plum, strawberry and vegetables such as asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, celery and lettuce,” Mr Furner said.
“Research and extension specialists will develop and promote cultivar-specific decision aid tools, based on shelf life prediction models, that factor in regional variability, harvest maturity, postharvest treatments and cooling procedures across different modes of transport.
“The decision-aid tools will draw on data from real-time consignment monitoring to inform handling strategies and commercial decisions when ideal supply chain conditions have not been met.
“This research will provide Australian horticulture producers with the skills, confidence and necessary decision support to identify, assess and manage current supply chain risks in the pursuit of delivering more predictable product quality.”
