Update 1 – Monday, 19 May 2025, 10:43am This alert does not affect water supply for the township of Emerald. Sunwater advises all residents and visitors at Fairbairn Dam to boil tap water used for drinking following an issue at the water treatment plant. Sunwater is working closely with Queensland Health to resolve the situation. […]
Update 2 – Friday, 16 May 2025, 2:39pm Results of testing at Kinchant Dam shows no observed presence of blue-green algae. The hazard level has now reverted to low. For more information about blue-green algae including alert levels, please visit: https://bit.ly/2QRoqju Update 1 – Friday, 9 May 2025, 1:58pm The blue-green algae hazard level at Kinchant […]
Update 2 – Friday, 16 May 2025, 2:35pm Results of testing at Peter Faust Dam shows a reduced presence of blue-green algae, with the hazard level now at moderate. As a result, caution remains recommended. Direct contact with blue-green algae or consumption of untreated water may increase the risk of skin irritations and other health […]
Update 1 – Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 8:34am The Lake Julius access road has reopened after the recent dam spill. Motorists should however take extra care due to changed road conditions after the recent rain events. Monitor forecasts and river levels at www.bom.gov.au and the dam’s level at bit.ly/JuliusStorageLevels […]
Update 2 – Thursday, 17 April 2025, 2:12pm Results of testing at Peter Faust Dam shows a reduced presence of blue-green algae, with the hazard level now at moderate. Direct contact with blue-green algae or consumption of untreated water may increase the risk of skin irritations and other health problems. An update will be issued […]
Update 1 – Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 11:06am Sunwater is upgrading the recreational facilities, including the public toilets and shelters at the Bjelke-Petersen Dam, day-use area. Work is expected to commence Monday 28 April 2025 and take approximately eight weeks, weather and construction conditions permitting. The facilities will remain closed during this time to allow […]
Update 1 – Monday, 31 March 2025, 6:26am STAY INFORMED – Paradise Dam spilling excess water into Burnett River Warning level: ADVICE Warning area: Downstream of Paradise Dam Paradise Dam is spilling excess water into Burnett River. Water flows from Paradise Dam are expected to remain within beds and banks of the river. Expect increased […]
Update 1 – Saturday, 29 March 2025, 9:02pm STAY INFORMED – EJ Beardmore Dam releasing excess water into the Balonne River. Warning level: ADVICE Warning area: Downstream of EJ Beardmore Dam EJ Beardmore Dam is releasing excess water into the Balonne River. Water flows from EJ Beardmore Dam are expected to remain within beds and […]
Update 1 – Saturday, 29 March 2025, 8:30pm ALERT from Sunwater. Due to recent heavy rain in the catchment, water spilling from Burdekin Falls Dam is increasing into Burdekin River. People downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam should STAY INFORMED and MONITOR CONDITIONS. Water flows from Burdekin Falls Dam may contribute to localised flooding. Expect increased […]
Update 1 – Friday, 28 March 2025, 2:24pm STAY INFORMED – Eungella Dam spill increasing into Broken River Warning level: ADVICE Warning area: Downstream of Eungella Dam ADVICE from Sunwater: Due to recent heavy rain, water spilling from Eungella Dam is increasing into Broken River. Water flows from Eungella Dam may contribute to localised flooding. […]
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