Sunwater has announced Proserpine photographer Summer Rain Mulvey as the winner of its 2026 Photo Competition, with her striking image of Peter Faust Dam at sunset during a rare spill event to feature on the cover of the 2027 Sunwater Calendar. Now in its third year, the competition invited Queensland snappers to capture the stunning […]
Two popular recreation hubs in the Burnett region have been revamped as part of a $24.5 million initiative to improve facilities at Sunwater storages across regional Queensland. The Queensland Government program is enhancing visitor amenities and infrastructure at 17 sites, from St George in the state’s south-west to Mareeba in the far north. The upgrades […]
Drinking water in the Clare township has received a boost following a major infrastructure upgrade. Sunwater has commissioned a new water treatment plant that will deliver a safe and reliable supply to the community for years to come. The facility, which will replace the previous treatment plant that operated for 40 years, will maintain water […]
Significant wet season rainfall has resulted in a great start to the new water year across regional Queensland. Sunwater has confirmed all high priority allocations across the state will start at 100 per cent for the fifth consecutive year, providing certainty for customers. Following significant rainfall during the summer, many storages across Sunwater’s network reached […]
Sunwater has referred the Cooranga Weir project to the Australian Government under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). This is the first step in the environmental approval process. The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is now inviting public feedback on the referral. At the end of the […]
The Board of Sunwater has announced that David Hourigan, experienced public sector leader and former Deputy Director General of the Department of Premier and Cabinet in the Queensland Government, has been appointed as interim Chief Executive of the organisation, effective 8 June 2026. Sunwater Chair Jeff Seeney said Mr Hourigan’s extensive experience in State and […]
Sunwater has developed a bespoke Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) training course – purpose‑built for how Sunwater uses RPAs in real operational environments. And the best part? It’s been created in‑house by talented Operations Technology duo, Nick and Ben. Instead of relying on generic external training, Nick and Ben have built a program that reflects the realities of our work: inspections over water, survey tasks and safe […]
Sunwater today announced that Chief Executive Officer Glenn Stockton has decided to conclude his role after almost six years with the organisation. Chair of Sunwater Jeff Seeney thanked Mr Stockton for his leadership of the Sunwater team and his commitment to safely and reliably delivering water to regional Queenslanders, supporting economic growth across the state. […]
Growing up as a First Nations child, Tracey heard the same message again and again – that university “wasn’t for us”. While that belief initially held her back, today, she stands proudly a proud James Cook University (JCU) alumna, and shares her expertise with Sunwater as a First Nations Engagement Specialist in our Townsville office. In late March 2026, Tracey experienced a powerful full‑circle moment, delivering the Occasional Address at the JCU College […]
A project to boost water security in the Burnett Region has reached a key milestone with a major contract awarded for a proposed new weir. Sunwater has appointed Stantec to deliver the design for Cooranga Weir, which will store 2,500 megalitres on the Boyne River downstream of Boondooma Dam. The new weir will improve water […]
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