Sunwater statement regarding 2011 Queensland Floods Class Action

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Sunwater will today file a ‘Notice of Intention to Appeal’ the 2011 Queensland Flood Class Action judgement with the New South Wales Supreme Court. No formal decision has been made to appeal, and Sunwater continues to carefully review the judgement and consider its options. Media enquiries: Sunwater Media teamPhone: (07) 3120 0047Email: media@sunwater.com.au […]

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Low water levels increase safety risk at Queensland waterways

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Recreational dam and lake users are being urged to remain aware of potential dangers this summer as drought conditions continue across much of regional Queensland. With lower than usual water levels at many of Sunwater’s water storages, submerged hazards and shallow water may present a serious safety risk. The warning comes ahead of an expected […]

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Sunwater commits to full remediation for inadvertent underpayment of employee entitlements

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Sunwater has apologised after a review identified that some employees on Individual Employment Contracts (IECs), who are largely technical specialists and senior leaders, are also covered under Sunwater’s Enterprise Agreement (EA). As a result, Sunwater may have inadvertently underpaid some past and present employees employed under an IEC. Sunwater is working to identify all individuals […]

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A message for past and present Sunwater employees

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Sunwater recently became aware that some employees on Individual Employment Contracts (IECs), who are largely technical specialists and senior leaders, are also covered under Sunwater’s Enterprise Agreement (EA). As a result, Sunwater may have inadvertently underpaid some past and present employees who were employed under an IEC. We recognise how serious this issue is, and […]

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Paradise Dam essential works drop-in sessions

Paradise Dam

Community members are invited to attend drop-in sessions regarding the essential work planned at Paradise Dam. Sunwater staff will be on hand to answer questions and discuss wet season preparedness. Session 1       When: Tuesday 10 December, 12.30pm – 2pm                Where: Gin Gin RSL Memorial & Community Hall, 37 Milden Street, Gin Gin Session 2  When: Wednesday 11 […]

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Paradise Dam technical reports available to public

Paradise Dam

The technical reports that informed Sunwater’s decision to lower Paradise Dam’s wall have now been made available to the public on the Sunwater website. The reports provide a comprehensive account of the dam’s stability issues and validate our decision 10 weeks ago to reduce the storage volume and lower the dam’s wall. Sunwater’s priorities in […]

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Rookwood Weir Project steps up a gear

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On-the-ground works to support the $352 million Rookwood Weir project are now underway with the $7.5 million upgrade of Thirsty Creek Road. Rockhampton Regional Council crews started work this week, after council was awarded the project. The crews are undertaking drainage works to allow the widening of the road, to improve access into the weir […]

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Fred Haigh Dam flood repair work begins

Fred Haigh Dam spillway

Sunwater has begun work at Fred Haigh Dam to repair scour damage from previous floods and restore the functionality of the downstream spillway channel. The initial stage of works will continue until late December 2019, weather permitting. The scouring which resulted from the energy impact of flood water on the natural spillway channel and has been […]

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