The Mount Isa City Council (MICC) and Mount Isa Water Board (MIWB) today launched a joint water loss reduction program in the city’s water distribution network. Specialist contractors today commenced an assessment of Mount Isa’s water network using a variety of non-intrusive acoustic techniques. Their task...
MIWB welcomes information exchange opportunity The Mount Isa Water Board was pleased this week to welcome a delegation from the Water Services Association of Australia and Gladstone Area Water Board. Stephen Farrelly, the Board’s Chief Executive, said “the visit was a great opportunity to showcase MIWB’s...
Mount Isa Water Board welcomes the commencement of a new Director and Board Chair, Mr Steve de Kruijff. “Mr de Kruijff has a long association with Mount Isa and his proven business acumen will be a great benefit to MIWB” Chief Executive, Stephen Farrelly said “He...
Mount Isa Water Board thanks the community for the interest shown in the future management of recreation on the R48 Reserve, the area which includes the land around Lake Moondarra. “We especially thank those who took the time to write to us during the consultation...
The Mount Isa community will soon have the chance to review and provide feedback on proposed by-laws for the R48 Reserve, and its future use as a recreational area. Mount Isa Water Board (MIWB) Chief Executive Stephen Farrelly, today announced the Board will release the proposed...
The Mount Isa Water Board is pleased with the community participation in the official opening of the filtration plant held the afternoon of Monday 7 December. “The community is a very important stakeholder for MIWB, even though it is Mount Isa City Council who are...
MIWB is pleased to advise that the new water filtration equipment has proved its mettle over November, the month with the historically highest water consumption. Production rates of over 25 megalitres per day have been achieved on some occasions during November compared to the targeted...
Following a successful trial, MIWB has adopted a revised chlorine dosing strategy reducing costs and improving water quality outcomes. Mount Isa Water Board Chief Executive Stephen Farrelly said for many years Clear Water Lagoon was the focus of water treatment for Mount Isa. "Since the 1980's...
The $50,000 Tagged Barramundi has been released for the 2015 Clancy Corporation Lake Moondarra Fishing Classic. Registration is open and the competition starts at 6pm tonight. “The Mount Isa Water Board is pleased to sponsor the $50,000 prize, assisting the competition to gain national recognition as...
Mount Isa Water Board reminds the community today is 'Right to Information Day', which is celebrated annually across Australia and around the world on 28 September. Queensland marks this occasion by acknowledging the contribution of the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld) (RTI Act) to...