Engineering and
Commercial Infrastructure -
Water Services
Monthly Review
April 2018
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OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY.............................................................................................................................. 4
1.1. Incident Statistics ....................................................................................................... 4 1.2. Lost Time Injuries ...................................................................................................... 4
FINANCE ........................................................................................................................... 5
2.1. Water and Wastewater Financial Fund Report ........................................................... 5 2.2. Operating Result for Water and Sewerage Fund ....................................................... 6 2.3. Accrued Water Revenue Less Expenditure ............................................................... 6 2.4. Accrued Wastewater Revenue Less Expenditure ...................................................... 7
CUSTOMER SERVICES ................................................................................................. 7
3.1. Requests ................................................................................................................... 7 3.2. Request Types .......................................................................................................... 8 3.3. Plumbing Applications ............................................................................................... 8 3.4. Trade Waste Approvals ............................................................................................. 9 3.5. Annual Trade Waste Activity ...................................................................................... 9 3.6. Building Over Adjacent Sewers ............................................................................... 10 3.7. Scientific and Analytical Services............................................................................. 10 3.8. Community Engagement ......................................................................................... 11 3.9. Leak Detection Notifications .................................................................................... 12
ASSET MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................ 13
4.1. Surface Water Raw Water Storage Capacities ........................................................ 13 4.2. Annual Water Consumption vs Allocation by Source ............................................... 14 4.3. Water Consumption by Locality – Residential Customers Only ................................ 14 4.4. Significant Projects .................................................................................................. 15
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ................................................................................... 18
5.1. Drinking Water Compliance ..................................................................................... 18 5.2. Wastewater Compliance .......................................................................................... 19 5.3. Backflow Testing ..................................................................................................... 19
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OVERVIEW
This report is for Water Services activities for April 2018. Significant items in this period include:
• No Lost Time Injuries occurred in April 2018
• Staff prepared for the potential impacts of Tropical Cyclone Iris. While the cyclone did not make
landfall, it was a good opportunity to test our systems and processes while in the Lean Forward
phase and take any learnings and incorporate these learnings into the processes moving
forward
• Internal repairs to Mount Pleasant No 1 Reservoir were completed in April 2018 and refilling of
the reservoir will commence in the first week of May 2018
• The Showgrounds Trunk Water Main replacement was completed in April 2018
Director Engineering & Commercial Infrastructure
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SAFETY
1.1. Incident Statistics
The incident statistic details a summary of the Water Services safety incident performance. Water
Services aspires to achieve zero harm with a stretch target of zero injuries.
April 2018 Summary:
No of Incidents Mechanism of injury Injury Type
1 Muscular Stress Non-Treatment Injury
1 Single exposure to chemical or
substance First Aid Injury
1 Contact with Electricity Near Miss
1 Falls on the same level Public
1 Hitting Objects with a part of the
body Non-Treatment Injury
1.2. Lost Time Injuries
Water Services aspires to achieve zero Lost Time Injuries by improving safety performance by
developing a proactive safety culture and implementing best practice safety management across all
business areas.
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April 2018 Summary:
No Lost Time Injuries were sustained during April 2018. The table below shows the Lost Time Injuries
over previous years.
FINANCE
2.1. Water and Wastewater Financial Fund Report
LTI Days Lost LTI Days Lost LTI Days Lost LTI Days Lost LTI Days Lost
Administration
Business Services
Planning & Sustainability
Water Network 4 9 3 71 0 0 1 13 2 35
Water Treatment
Infrastructure Delivery 1 27
Water Services 4 9 3 71 0 0 1 13 3 62
Department2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
For April 2018
Operating Result AMD Budget YTD Budget YTD Actual YTD Variance %
Water
6.01 - Commercial Infrastructure
Management (41,060,970) (41,016,321) (40,851,104) 165,217 100%
6.02 - Planning & Sustainability 1,006,116 649,775 599,771 (50,003) 92%
6.03 - Infrastructure Delivery 268,338 133,864 106,863 (27,001) 80%
6.04 - Water Networks 6,410,456 5,276,246 4,917,005 (359,241) 93%
6.06 - Business Services 20,410,176 16,964,887 16,850,321 (114,566) 99%
6.07 - Water Treatment 5,252,470 4,338,478 4,617,601 279,123 106%
Total Water (7,713,416) (13,653,072) (13,759,543) (106,471) 101%
Sewerage
6.01 - Commercial Infrastructure
Management (42,667,013) (42,674,726) (42,757,645) (82,918) 100%
6.02 - Planning & Sustainability 806,723 532,254 457,994 (74,260) 86%
6.03 - Infrastructure Delivery 639,652 241,367 165,104 (76,263) 68%
6.04 - Water Networks 5,304,767 4,152,152 3,895,860 (256,292) 94%
6.06 - Business Services 18,924,364 15,577,177 15,706,200 129,023 101%
6.07 - Water Treatment 6,069,185 5,104,519 4,885,552 (218,967) 96%
Total Sewerage (10,922,321) (17,067,257) (17,646,935) (579,678) 103%
TOTAL OPERATIONAL (18,635,737) (30,720,329) (31,406,478) (686,149) 102%
% YTD Variance of YTD Budget
YTD Variance favourable of budget
YTD Variance unfavourable, between 0% and 5% of YTD Budget
YTD Variance unfavourable, more than 5% of YTD Budget
Water & Sewerage Fund Financial Report
Comments
Operational revenue down $194,000 and internal water sales up
$35,000. Offset by timing differences in expenses $16,000 and
increase in wages $22,000
Timing differences in expenses $107,000 and increase in wages
$57,000
Timing differences in expenses $21,000 and $6,000 saving in
wages
Operating revenue up $67,000 (timing differences), $259,000
saving against wages & $33,000 timing difference in expenses
Net MiWater income up $123,000, Pumbing inspections up
$27,000. Offset by increase in wages $70,000 (mainly toolbox
saving against 6.04). Timing difference in expenses $7,000 &
$27,000 decrease in depreciation
$168,000 increase in operating revenue, $28,000 saving against
wages & $30,000 increase in internal transfer income. Offset by
$505,000 increase in expenses
$294,000 increase in operating revenue & $31,000 timing
difference in expenses. Offset by $17,000 increase in wages &
$91,000 decrease in internal transfer revenue (minly leachate
delivery - septic waste receival)
Operational revenue up $85,000. Offset by timing differences in
expenses $19,000 and increase in wages $22,000
Timing differences in expenses $66,000 and $8,000 saving in
wages.
Timing differences in expenses $56,000 and $20,000 saving in
wages
$126,000 saving against wages & $130,000 saving against
expenses
$30,000 increase in Wages (mainly toolbox saving against 6.04),
$30,000 increase in internal expenses (mainly lab testing trade
waste) and $111,000 increase in depreciation. Offset by $42,000
timing difference in expenses
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2.2. Operating Result for Water and Sewerage Fund
April 2018 Summary:
Overall the Water and Waste Water budgets are tracking in line with expected YTD expenditure.
Budgets are continuing to be reviewed closely along with remaining forecast revenue predications.
2.3. Accrued Water Revenue Less Expenditure
The following shows the estimation of the accrued revenue less expenditure.
April 2018 Summary:
The annual surplus (before tax and dividends) is projected to be $151,793 more than budget. Revenue
is projected to be $3,267,530 more than budget (mainly capital income). Wages are projected to be
$153,351 less than budget. Goods and Services are projected to be $99,033 less than budget. A Loss
on Disposal of Assets is $3,154,374 more than budget. Finance costs are $19,875 less than budget.
(45,000,000)
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2.4. Accrued Wastewater Revenue Less Expenditure
The following shows the estimation of the accrued revenue less expenditure.
April 2018 Summary:
The annual surplus (before tax and dividends) is projected to be $354,106 more than budget. Revenue
is projected to be $539,031 more than budget. Wages are projected to be $51,318 less than budget.
Goods and Services are projected to be $118,209 more than budget. Finance costs are projected to
be $27,235 less than budget. A Loss on Disposal of Asset is $187,562 more than budget.
CUSTOMER SERVICES
3.1. Requests
This chart details the customer requests received and recorded via pathways that relate to the Water
Business. The target is to have 90% of all customer requests closed at any one point in time.
April 2018 Summary:
The number of requests received increased from 313 in March 2018 to 344 in April 2018. 97% of
Customer Requests were completed within the specified timeframes which is above target.
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3.2. Request Types
The following chart displays a summary of the customer request types received for the month.
April 2018 Summary:
The number of requests received in April 2018 was 344 with the majority of the requests being for Water
Leak Services; i.e. 179 requests.
3.3. Plumbing Applications
In accordance with the Plumbing and Drainage Act, a plumbing application is required for all new or
modifications to plumbing installations. A plumbing application must be lodged to Local Government.
Water Services has a regulatory time frame of 20 business days to assess a plumbing application. An
internal target of five business days has been set for all residential plumbing applications.
April 2018 Summary:
The number of Plumbing Applications approved decreased from 38 in March 2018 to 29 in April 2018.
The Approval Turnaround Time is at three days which is within the five-day target.
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3.4. Trade Waste Approvals
There is an ongoing program for undertaking trade waste assessment and licensing applicable
businesses that discharge trade waste. As part of the trade waste assessment process a temporary
Trade Waste Approval is established while the formal approval process is undertaken. The table below
summarises the number of Trade Waste Approvals for the Mackay region.
April 2018 Summary:
Seven new Trade Waste Approvals were provided to businesses during April 2018 after they completed
the Trade Waste requirements. These businesses were in the following categories: one new business
was a previous Trade Waste approved business where previously located, two changes of ownership
and one existing business.
3.5. Annual Trade Waste Activity
Annual targets are set for the Trade Waste team with respect to licensing trade waste businesses. The
target has been set at 250 for new licensed businesses and audits completed by June 2018. The
following chart shows the actual approvals, temporary approvals and audits achieved and the number
of the target remaining.
April 2018 Summary:
Seven approvals were issued and 15 audits were completed during April 2018.
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Target Trade Waste Approvals & Audits Completed
YTD Audits Remaining Audits YTD Approvals
Temporary Approvals Remaining Approvals
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Target Approvals =
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New Approved
Businesses for
the Month
Mackay South 777 30 6
Mackay North 73 0 1
Sarina 54 1 0
Mirani/Marian 28 1 0
Total 932 32 7
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3.6. Building Over Adjacent Sewers
Building over adjacent sewer (BOAS) applications are lodged where the construction of a structure is
proposed within close proximity of a sewer main. The application is assessed against Queensland
Development Code Mandatory Part 1.4 with council reviewing applications that do not comply with
acceptable solutions identified in the code. Building over sewer applications are assessed within a
target timeframe of 20 business days.
April 2018 Summary:
No BOAS referrals were received in April 2018. Plumbing Inspectors continue to handle enquiries and
provide information on infrastructure locations and general information regarding the Queensland
Development Code.
3.7. Scientific and Analytical Services
Scientific and Analytical Services provides laboratory analysis in accordance with National Association
of Testing Authorities (NATA) Standards to both Mackay Regional Council and external customers. A
summary of the laboratory activities is detailed below.
April 2018 Summary:
The number of sample batches registered and the number of samples tested dropped slightly in April
2018 and the total number of tests performed also decreased. During April 2018, the Laboratory
completed the Mirani Sewerage Characterisation and continued with the routine monitoring for Mackay
and Isaac Regional Councils.
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May 2017 1 November 2017 0
June 2017 1 December 2017 3
July 2017 1 January 2018 0
August 2017 1 February 2018 0
September 2017 1 March 2018 1
October 2017 3 April 2018 0
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3.8. Community Engagement
Water Services engagement with the community on the services provided is monitored. The following
chart shows the number of media releases, media updates and the number of people that were reached
by the Media Releases on Facebook.
April 2018 Summary:
Media Releases Media Updates
Minor interruptions as Showgrounds water main
set for commissioning
The following chart shows the number of likes and positive comments, the number of neutral comments and the number of negative comments received on Facebook from Media Releases and Media updates for Water Services.
April 2018 Summary:
Facebook Likes
1 for the post on “Minor interruptions as Showgrounds
water main set for commissioning”
1 for the post on “Maintenance on Sydney Street
Sewerage Pump Station”
0 for the post on “Water interruption Holland Street”
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The following chart shows the cumulative number of myh2o registrations for the reporting period. The target number of registrations for the 2017/18 financial year is 13,000.
April 2018 Summary:
There were 54 new registrations in April 2018 bringing the total number of myh2o registrations to
12,369.
3.9. Leak Detection Notifications
Leak Detection notifications are sent to customers, when a leak on their property is identified that is
greater than 10 litres per hour (L/h). Follow up notices are sent to residents, monthly for a three-month
period after the initial notification.
April 2018 Summary:
The number of new leaks identified during April 2018 for residential customers was 2,072 and for non-
residential customers was 275. This was an increase for both residential customers and non-residential
customers from the previous month. The number of meters with leaks at the end of the reporting period
has decreased to 941 for residential customers and increased to 362 for non-residential customers.
The number of leaks ceased during the period for residential customers has increased to 2,082 and
non-residential customers has increased to 256.
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The average leak days shows the average number of days a leak exists before any action is taken by
the customer to rectify. The average leak days for ceased leaks shows the average number of days
that the leak exists before being repaired.
April 2018 Summary:
The Average Leak Days (current leaks) for residential customers has decreased but has increased for
non-residential customers during April 2018. The difference between non-residential and residential for
current leak days is 141 days. The Average Leak Days (Ceased Leaks) show that the residential
customer has the leaks repaired within 16 days on average, whereas, the non-residential customer
takes 25 days to have leaks repaired on average. Considerable effort is undertaken with non-residential
customers to encourage attention to fix the identified leaks, however, some of these leaks are very
difficult to track down due to the size and complexity of their property.
ASSET MANAGEMENT
4.1. Surface Water Raw Water Storage Capacities
Water is sourced from a combination of surface and groundwater sources. With the exception of Middle
Creek Dam, the storage facilities are owned and operated by SunWater. Middle Creek Dam is under
Council’s control. The water stored in each of the storages is detailed below.
April 2018 Summary:
Mirani Weir, Marian Weir and Dumbleton Weir are at full capacity. Peter Faust Dam is at 72% capacity. Middle Creek Dam is at 98% capacity. The data for Teemburra Dam reflects March 2018 figures as no data is available as at end of April 2018.
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4.2. Annual Water Consumption vs Allocation by Source
Water Services has an annual water allocation or water license for each water source. The water
allocation and year to date water consumption for each of the water source is detailed below.
** Calen Water Usage figures are not based on Water Allocation but show the amount of water usage
for the area to date.
4.3. Water Consumption by Locality – Residential Customers Only
Water Services supplies potable water to both residential and commercial customers throughout the
Mackay region. The average water consumption in each of the three major community centres is
detailed below for residential customers only. The water consumption is presented as litres per
equivalent population per day (L/p/d).
April 2018 Summary:
Water consumption for all three major community centres has decreased from March 2018 to April 2018 due to the rainfall received across the region.
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Dumbleton
Nebo Rd Bores
Plane Creek
Sarina Bores
Mirani Bore
Marian Bores
Marwood Bores
Bloomsbury Bore
Proserpine River
Eton Bores
Bally Keel Bore
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4.4. Significant Projects
Water Services undertakes a range of projects across the water business. Projects take the form of
Capital works projects, planning studies and investigations. Information for the significant projects in
Water Services is provided in the table below and was current as at 30 April 2018. Significant Projects
are assessed on the following criteria: Dollar Amount, Risk and/or Community Interest
Council Project Management Phases 1. Planning (Plan) 2. Design (Des) 3. Procurement (Proc) 4. Construction (Con)
Indicators On Track
Potential Issue
Definite Issue
PROJECT PHASE PHASE %
COMPLETE INDICATORS
ORIGINAL
BUDGET
DETAILS
COMMENTS
Sewerage
Network
Refurbishments
(Relining)
Proc 80% Schedule Scheduled Completion Date:
30/06/2018
Original Budget:
$2,525,260
Amended Budget:
$1,384,823
The project scope included 17km of sewer
inspection and condition assessment using
CCTV and the internal relining repair of 8.4km of
sewer in the size range 150 to 900mm diameter.
There has been a decision reached to reassess
this project's Business Case for compliance to
revised operational requirements and thus not
proceed further with the current Tender
Assessment.
The scope for this financial year and any
additional scope will be incorporated into a
revised Package of Works to be retendered in the
2018/2019 Financial Year.
Budget
Other
Issues/
Risk
Sewerage
Network
Refurbishments
(Maintenance
Holes (MH))
Con 75% Schedule Scheduled Completion Date:
30/06/2018
Original Budget:
$857,778
All scheduled condition assessment inspections
of manholes complete. CCTV survey of all
scheduled buried manholes complete. Water
Networks Sewer Crew has 2 remaining manhole
repairs to complete.
Two packages of manhole rehabilitation works
have been commenced by contractors. These
works are expected to be complete by end of May
2018.
Budget
Other
Issues/
Risk
Water Main
Replacements
(WMR) - Roads
Driven
Des and
Con
100% Des
98% Con
Schedule Scheduled Completion Date:
30/06/2018
Original Budget:
$1,640,770
Amended Budget:
$1,697,166
Vines Creek WMR - The temporary main is
operational, Transport and Main Roads
contractor has commenced piling work for the
outbound bridge. The permanent water main is
now to be built on the new outbound bridge.
Extent of water main requiring replacement in
Maud Street, Mirani found to be greater than
originally anticipated. These works are part of the
overall Roads Driven Water Main (WM)
Replacement Package that has had some
projects delayed or deferred due to changes in
the Roads Program or removed where detailed
design established roads would not impact the
mains.
Budget
Other
Issues/
Risk
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PROJECT PHASE PHASE %
COMPLETE INDICATORS
ORIGINAL
BUDGET
DETAILS
COMMENTS
Reallocation of surplus funds to address Mirani
works has been included in the March 2018
Budget review.
Water Main
(WM) Renewals
Des and
Con
97% Des
70% Con
Schedule Scheduled Completion Date:
30/06/2018
Original Budget:
$1,296,359
Amended
Budget:
$1,333,053
Construction is progressing on Ready Street
water main and is expected to be completed by
end of May 2018.
Design for Lambrook Street water main was
completed and construction commenced early
April 2018.
Design of Alfred Street (between Brisbane and
Carlyle Streets) is being revised with further
service location information identified during the
design process. Design expected to be
completed in April 2018 with construction to
commence mid-May 2018.
Budget
Other
Issues/
Risk
Eton Water
Supply
Proc 50% Schedule Scheduled Completion Date:
30/06/2018
Original Budget:
$650,000
Drilling of production bore located in the shallower
aquifer commenced, however, unforeseen sub-
surface conditions were encountered and this
requires that the bore site be relocated and the
works resumed.
Sustained wet weather has impacted site
constructability conditions and a return to site
date depends on the onset timing of drier
conditions.
Tender Assessment is underway for the offers
received to construct the new Water Treatment
Works.
Budget
Other
Issues/
Risk
Shakespeare
Street Sewer
Realignment
Con 98% Schedule Scheduled Completion Date:
30/12/2017
Original Budget:
$450,250
The sewer construction was completed in
January 2018 slightly behind schedule.
Replacement of vegetation in garden beds
disturbed by construction completed. The
carport/shed structure now substantially
complete with gable ends matching original shed
still to be fitted.
Budget
Other
Issues/
Risk
Mt Pleasant
Reservoir No. 1
Refurbishments
Con 90% Schedule Scheduled Completion Date:
30/12/2017
Original Budget:
$1,661,016
Amended
Budget:
$2,334,058
Internal repairs completed. Contractor
demobilised from site at the end of April 2018.
Refilling and commissioning of reservoir to be
undertaken by Networks Crew which is
scheduled to commence in the first week in May
2018.
Measures to prevent unauthorised persons
climbing up the post-tensioning brackets fixed to
the external wall of the reservoir are being
arranged.
Budget
Other
Issues/
Risk
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PROJECT PHASE PHASE %
COMPLETE INDICATORS
ORIGINAL
BUDGET
DETAILS
COMMENTS
Mirani Storage Proc 40% Schedule Scheduled Completion Date:
31/01/2019
17/18 Original Budget:
$683,000
Tender period closed late April and evaluations
have commenced.
Construction still expected to commence late
June 2018.
Budget
Other
Issues/
Risk
Mirani Water
Recycling
Facility Upgrade
Proc 30% Schedule Scheduled Completion Date:
31/01/2021
17/18 Original Budget:
$815,888
Request for Tender was sent to the shortlist on
28 March 2018 with a closing date of 19 June
2018. There has been no change to this date thus
far.
Tenderers have organised site inspections and a
number of Requests for Information have been
sent in.
Budget
Other
Issues/
Risk
Water
Laboratory
Relocation
Plan /
Des
10% Schedule Scheduled Completion Date:
31/06/2018
17/18 Original Budget:
$1,750,000
Laboratory and furniture layout concepts have
been refined considering existing building
structure constraints, building services design in
progress but is behind program and now
expected to be completed by end of May 2018.
Detailed scope of works being developed through
design process with revised estimates which are
higher than original budget. Budget amendments
have been identified in the March Budget review
Budget
Other
Issues/
Risk
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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
5.1. Drinking Water Compliance
Potable water is provided in accordance with the requirements of the Water Supply Safety and
Reliability Act, measured against the Australian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines. Drinking Water
samples are taken at the outlet of Water Treatment Plants and at various locations within the reticulation
network. Please note: These results are reported one month in arrears. A summary of the performance
is detailed below.
March 2018 Summary:
Eton reticulation samples for Selenium continue to be in the range of 10-13 ug/L.
March 2018 Summary:
Eton and Koumala continue to have high values for the aesthetic parameter of hardness (>200 mg/l)
with values ranging from 369 mg/l to 402 mg/l for Eton and around 380 mg/l for Koumala. These
hardness levels will be addressed in the future with the planned provision of water softening plants as
part of each Scheme.
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5.2. Wastewater Compliance
The discharges from wastewater treatment facilities are regulated by Development Approvals issued
by the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection. The licence requirements differ based on
the year the Development Approval was issued and the receiving environment associated with
discharges.
April 2018 Summary:
A wastewater test for Mirani Sewerage Treatment Plant was noncompliant with release limits to the
receiving environment for pH and faecal coliforms. This relates to algae pushing the pH up in the re-
use dam and birdlife utilising the dam contributing to the high faecal coliform result.
5.3. Backflow Testing
Backflow devices are installed on water services where there is a risk that water could return from a
private property back into the Water Reticulation network. The requirement for backflow devices is
regulated in accordance with the Standard Plumbing and Drainage Regulation.
April 2018 Summary:
18 new devices were registered while six devices were cancelled during April 2018. Council performed
seven tests on backflow devices in April 2018.
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