Update 1 – Monday, 13 July 2026, 12:57pm Residents and visitors to Kinchant Dam are advised that controlled burns are scheduled on Tuesday 14 July 2026 to reduce fuel loads and the subsequent risk of bushfires. Smoke may impact the local area during these burns. Decreased visibility on nearby roads is possible, so it […]
Update 1 – Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 8:00am Controlled burns are scheduled at Fairbairn Dam for various times between Monday 29 June 2026 and Monday 31 August 2026 (local fire bans and weather permitting). These aims to reduce fuel loads and the risk of bushfires. Smoke may affect parts of Fairburn Dam Road and Selma […]
Update 1 – Friday, 19 June 2026, 2:37pm Recent water quality testing at Glenlyon Dam has confirmed that blue-green algae levels have returned to within the low (green) hazard range. No visible algae or surface scums have been observed. Current Status: • The water is now considered suitable for all recreational uses. • There is […]
Update 1 – Friday, 19 June 2026, 2:35pm Recent water quality testing at Bjelke-Petersen Dam has confirmed that blue-green algae levels have returned to within the low (green) hazard range. No visible algae or surface scums have been observed. Current Status: • The water is now considered suitable for all recreational uses. • There is […]
Update 1 – Friday, 19 June 2026, 2:34pm Recent water quality testing at Teemburra Dam has confirmed that blue-green algae levels have returned to within the low (green) hazard range. No visible algae or surface scums have been observed. Current Status: • The water is now considered suitable for all recreational uses. • There is […]
Update 1 – Thursday, 18 June 2026, 11:33am Drilling activities will take place at the Kinchant Dam recreation area and near the boat ramp on Friday 19 June 2026 between 7:00am and 5:00pm. The boat ramp will stay open while this work is being done. However, nearby areas may be temporarily restricted to ensure […]
Update 2 – Friday, 12 June 2026, 6:23pm Boil Water Alert lifted Drinking water alert lifted in Burdekin Falls Dam Sunwater advises all residents and visitors at Burdekin Falls Dam that tap water used for drinking is now safe to consume. This notice applies to all residents and visitors to the Burdekin Falls Dam area […]
Update 2 – Friday, 12 June 2026, 5:24pm Interruption to the potable water supply lifted. Sunwater advises all residents and visitors that maintenance works have concluded and there is no longer an interruption to the potable water supply at Burdekin Falls Dam. Sunwater thanks the community for their patience and apologises for any inconvenience. For […]
Update 1 – Friday, 5 June 2026, 9:27am Lake Julius Road and the boat ramp at Julius Dam have been reopened to the public. Monitor forecasts and river levels at bom.gov.au and the dam’s level at bit.ly/JuliusStorageLevels […]
Update 1 – Monday, 1 June 2026, 10:23am ADVICE from Sunwater. Bjelke-Petersen Dam has stopped spilling excess water and has returned to regular operating conditions. Expect decreased river flows over the coming days. Stay informed. […]
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