Paradise Dam Improvement Project Archives

Vital road upgrades underway to support new Paradise Dam wall project

Posted on March 26, 2024 (March 26, 2024) by admin

Sunwater is progressing vital enabling works around Paradise Dam, following the recent announcement that the Queensland Government will build a new wall immediately downstream of the existing wall. Upgrades to approximately 10 kilometres of Paradise Dam Road have commenced, to improve safety and enhance traffic movement around the dam. Road improvements are important enabling works […]

Paradise Dam and Cyclone Kirrily

Posted on January 24, 2024 (February 14, 2024) by app_community

Update 1 – Wednesday, 24 January 2024, 11:02am Sunwater is prepared for the impacts of Cyclone Kirrily and is closely monitoring our assets across the Burnett and Lower Mary regions. We will be operating on a 24/7 roster over the coming days and will continue to work with the Bundaberg, North and South Burnett regional […]

Planning to commence on new Paradise Dam wall

Posted on January 11, 2024 (January 11, 2024) by admin

Sunwater will begin planning to build an entirely new wall at Paradise Dam following expert recommendations that the existing wall cannot be repaired or reinforced. While the existing dam is safer now at the current lower supply level, thanks to the Essential Works project undertaken by Sunwater, it is clear that the existing dam wall […]

Paradise Dam project operational level (Section 399B)

Posted on November 1, 2023 (November 1, 2023) by admin

Update 1 November 2023 – Paradise Dam irrigation valve work complete Works to install new irrigation valves at Paradise Dam have been completed. The project operational level (in place since 31 March 2023) has been removed and the storage capacity has returned to the interim full supply level/volume (top of the spillway).. Sunwater continues to […]

Next steps for Paradise Dam Improvement Project

Posted on February 28, 2023 (February 28, 2023) by admin

The project to restore Paradise Dam near Bundaberg is forging ahead. More information on the project is available in this government media statement. […]

Three signed contracts means more good jobs on Paradise Dam rebuild

Posted on August 23, 2022 (September 7, 2022) by admin

The Paradise Dam rebuild project has reached a key milestone, with three contracts awarded for design, geotechnical and environmental services. Further information regarding the awarded contracts is included in this government media statement. […]

Early works begin on Paradise Dam with boost from Qld Budget

Posted on July 25, 2022 (September 7, 2022) by admin

The Paradise Dam rebuild is forging ahead, with a key contract being awarded for works around the site, to get important roads and access points ready ahead of construction. More information on the contract, awarded to local Bundaberg company, Harrison Infrastructure Group is available in this government media statement. […]