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Coolmunda Dam – Spill Event

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Coolmunda Dam

Update 7 – 7 November 2022, 1.00pm

Coolmunda Dam is at 101% and gates are now closed. Minor valve releases are continuing.
An update will be issued if further rainfall in the catchment cause flows to increase.
For dam level updates, visit https://bit.ly/CoolmundaStorageLevels.

Update 6 – 22 October 2022, 11.00am

Coolmunda Dam is at 103.51% and has commenced minor outflows through the gates due to rainfall in the catchment. Flows are expected to stay within the bed and banks of the river but remember if it’s flooded, forget it.
An update will be issued if further rainfall in the catchment cause flows to increase.
Stay informed by:
downloading Sunwater’s App
following Sunwater on Facebook and Twitter
monitoring forecasts and river levels at bom.gov.au
checking the dam’s level at https://bit.ly/CoolmundaStorageLevels.

Update 5 – 22 September 2022, 7:50pm

Coolmunda Dam is at 102.1% capacity and outflows have stopped with the exception of minor valve releases. If you are downstream of the dam, continue to avoid potential hazards and remember if it’s flooded, forget it.

An update will be issued if further rainfall in the catchment cause flows to increase.

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Update 4 – 21 September 2022, 7:25pm

Coolmunda Dam is at 102% capacity and outflows are occurring.
Flows are expected to stay within bed and banks of river. If downstream of the dam, expect increased river flows and remember if it’s flooded, forget it.

Check the Goondiwindi Regional Council Disaster Dashboard grc.qld.gov.au/council/disasters/management/home for emergency news, road and crossing closures and power outages.
River level information available from the Bureau of Meteorology website www.bom.gov.au
For dam level updates check the App or Sunwater website https://bit.ly/CoolmundaStorageLevels
Boat and watercraft operators are reminded to steer clear of the exclusion zones in place upstream of the spillway.

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Update 3 – 17 September, 6:40pm

Coolmunda Dam is no longer spilling, however minor valve releases are continuing. If you are downstream of the dam, continue to avoid potential hazards and remember if it’s flooded, forget it.

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Update 3 – 16 September, 9:15am

Coolmunda Dam is 101% capacity and outflows are occurring.
Flows are expected to stay within bed and banks of river. If downstream of the dam, expect increased river flows and remember if it’s flooded, forget it.

Check the Goondiwindi Regional Council Disaster Dashboard grc.qld.gov.au/council/disasters/management/home for emergency news, road and crossing closures and power outages.
River level information available from the Bureau of Meteorology website www.bom.gov.au
For dam level updates check the App or Sunwater website https://bit.ly/CoolmundaStorageLevels
Boat and watercraft operators are reminded to steer clear of the exclusion zones in place upstream of the spillway.

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Update 2 – 13 September, 2.25pm

Coolmunda Dam is 101% capacity and the volume of outflows is decreasing. The access road is now open.

If downstream of the dam, expect continued river flows and remember if it’s flooded, forget it.

An update will be issued if further rainfall in the catchment cause flows to increase.

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Update 1 – 9 September, 12.30pm

Coolmunda Dam is 103.7% capacity and spilling excess water. The access road is now closed.

If downstream of the dam, expect increased river flows and remember if it’s flooded, forget it.

Boat and watercraft operators are reminded to steer clear of the exclusion zones in place upstream of the spillway.

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