Business
22 July, 2025
Water business changes
AFTER more than two decades at the helm, Cairns Natural Spring Water owner Richard Sercombe has announced his retirement, with businessman Dean Pradal stepping in as new owner.
Cairns Natural Spring Water has grown from humble beginnings in Woree into a trusted local brand, supplying homes, businesses and events with pure, locally-sourced spring water from the foothills of Cairns. The business remains 100 per cent Australian owned and operated.
Mr Sercombe said it was with mixed emotions that he moved on after 21 years.
“It all happened very quickly in the end – I’ve had the business for 21 years and now suddenly I’m done,” he said.
He and his wife plan to travel down south in a caravan and have overseas travel planned for next year.
“I wish Dean and his team all the best. If there’s anything I can do for them along the way, they only need to ring me.”
Mr Pradal, who sold Trinity Petroleum six years ago, said he was excited to take the reins of a business with such a solid foundation and loyal following.
“I think it’s important that a local business has taken over an existing local business of many years – and it’s a great one,” he said.
Mr Pradal has been looking at local businesses in Cairns for some time and is excited to continue to build local enterprise.
