A significant milestone has been reached on work at Paradise Dam near Bundaberg to improve the safety of downstream communities. Sunwater has completed a range of activities on the dam spillway, strengthening the structure and reducing the risk of dam failure. A 600mm concrete crest has been constructed on the dam wall, finalising a 5.8m […]
After more than five years serving on the Board of Sunwater, Chairman Ms Leith Boully stepped down from the role effective 28 February 2021. Ms Boully said that while she has thoroughly enjoyed the role, she felt that Sunwater was well placed for the future and it was an appropriate time for her to focus […]
Sunwater has reached a settlement with the plaintiff regarding the 2011 Queensland Floods Class Action. Terms and conditions associated with this settlement remain subject to court approvals. Sunwater will not make any further comment while legal proceedings are ongoing. Media enquiries: Sunwater Media teamPhone: (07) 3120 0047Email: media@sunwater.com.au […]
Works to repair scour damage downstream of the Fred Haigh Dam spillway near Gin Gin have recently been completed. The works repaired the damage caused by the energy impact of floodwater on the spillway channel, sustained during weather events in 2011, 2013 and 2017. The works commenced in September 2020 and involved excavating 500 m3 […]
Sunwater is urging recreation users to be aware that a six-knot speed limit has been put in place for some areas of Tinaroo Falls Dam, south-west of Cairns from today. It is important all users adhere to speed limits for safety reasons. Boaties planning to get on the water this holiday season can continue to […]
Central Queensland workers and irrigators are the winners following the signing of an agreement that will shift delivery of Rookwood Weir into high gear. To find out more, please read a media statement by Treasurer and Minister for Investment Cameron Dick and Minister for Water Glenn Butcher here. […]
The $352.2 million Rookwood Weir project reached a significant milestone today with the successful completion of the first stage of the water sales process. To find out more, please read the media statement made by the Minister for Water Glenn Butcher here. […]
With a busy holiday season set to start, Sunwater is reminding recreational users of its waterways to stay vigilant, especially when visiting those with lower water levels. Lower water levels across our dams, lakes and weirs mean submerged hazards can lurk just below the surface, increasing the chance of accidents occurring for locals and visitors […]
Sunwater is pleased to advise that Queensland’s Coordinator-General has released the draft terms of reference for public comment on the environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Burdekin Falls Dam Raising Project. The Burdekin Falls Dam Raising Project is a proposal to raise the existing Burdekin Falls Dam as a potential means to increase water supply […]
Water customers in the Nogoa Mackenzie region can purchase unused high priority water allocations with Sunwater making 347 megalitres of water available for temporary trade through an online auction. The water is being auctioned in parcels on the Water Exchange platform until Friday 27 November 2020. The purchased water will be available for use in […]
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