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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The final water release from Paradise Dam to reach the target level of 42 per cent capacity occurred on 2 December. More than 96 per cent of the water released from the dam has been stored or used for productive purposes. Of the total 103,954 megalitres released, 75,539 megalitres was made available for free to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
After almost four years as Sunwater’s CEO, Nicole Hollows has announced she will be stepping down from the role effective 28 February 2020. Ms Hollows said it was a difficult personal decision to make, but the timing would best suit the business as it plans to scale-up its dam improvement and infrastructure development program over […]
Sunwater is proactively reducing Paradise Dam’s capacity to facilitate essential work to lower the spillway. As the water level reduces, please be aware of water storage hazards. For more information, please view our Safety Notice. Media Enquiries: Sunwater Media TeamPhone: +61 7 3120 0047Email: media@sunwater.com.au […]
Community members living in the Rockhampton region are invited to attend a drop-in session to find out the latest information about the Rookwood Weir Project and the enabling works we will be undertaking in the region. Sunwater staff will be on hand to answer questions. When: Wednesday 23 October, 5pm – 7pm Where: South Rockhampton […]
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