Sunwater has today released the Bundaberg Water Supply Scheme announced allocations for the 2021-22 water year. Medium priority allocations for the Burnett sub-scheme (Paradise Dam) are 22 per cent. Medium priority allocations for the Kolan sub-scheme (Fred Haigh Dam) are 98 per cent. High priority allocations for both sub-schemes are 100 per cent. Allocations are […]
Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday residents can find out all about one of their most important water assets at this weekend’s Kinchant Dam Open Day. After a break from in-person events due to COVID-19, Sunwater is looking forward to meeting community members at the event, which will be held at Lake Kinchant on Saturday 19 June. […]
Sunwater is pleased to welcome experienced board director Dan Hunt to the position of interim Chairman. Mr Hunt brings extensive water industry experience to the role, having served as Chair of Seqwater and as Director-General of the department overseeing water policy in Queensland. He has worked across a range of public sector portfolios in the […]
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. […]
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