Temporary workers’ camp at Burdekin Falls Dam

Over the coming months, Sunwater is undertaking a range of site investigations and surveys as part of the planning for the Burdekin Falls Dam Raising and Improvement projects.  

Investigations include cultural heritage surveys, further geotechnical works and engineering assessments to support the environmental impact statement for the proposed dam raising and planning for enabling works.   

From the week commencing Monday 5 June 2023 (weather permitting), a temporary workers’ camp will be established at the dam to accommodate Sunwater employees and contractors who will be undertaking the site investigations and surveys. The camp will reduce the time employees and contractors spend driving to and from the dam, assisting in fatigue management and reducing vehicle movements on local roads.  

The camp is expected to be in place for several months, depending on investigation and survey progress and any weather impacts.  

The camp site will be located near the dam’s main public camp site. Campers may experience heavy vehicle movements along Burdekin Falls Dam Road and intermittent construction noise while the camp site is established. There will be some additional light vehicle movements along Burdekin Falls Dam Road as employees and contractors enter and exit the site.  

Sunwater will aim to minimise disruption to public campers and the local community while the work is underway. 

Please contact Sunwater with any questions:
Email: burdekin.projects@sunwater.com.au
Phone: 1800 325 145