Update 1 – Sunday, 21 April 2024, 9:19am The boat ramp at Paradise Dam is now closed for recreation until further notice. Visitors are advised road access to Paradise Dam is now closed. Check the dam storage level at bit.ly/ParadiseStorageLevels […]
Category: Recreation & Safety Alerts
ADVICE – Paradise Dam spilling
Update 1 – Sunday, 21 April 2024, 4:46am 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 People downstream of Paradise Dam should STAY INFORMED and MONITOR CONDITIONS. Water flows from […]
Callide Dam Blue-green algae alert
Update 1 – Friday, 19 April 2024, 3:40pm The blue-green algae hazard level at Callide Dam has increased from moderate to high due to an observed presence of surface scum, which may indicate blue-green algae. As a result, caution is recommended. Direct contact with blue-green algae or consumption of untreated water may increase the risk […]
Burdekin Falls Dam
Update 1 – Friday, 19 April 2024, 2:25pm The Burdekin Falls Dam boat ramp has now reopened. Boat operators are reminded to read and obey the signs, look for submerged and floating hazards, boat to conditions and stay at least 200 metres away from the dam wall as marked by the buoy line, or as […]
Leslie Dam | Upper recreation area – Closed for construction activities
Update 1 – Thursday, 18 April 2024, 9:40am From Monday 22 April 2024 the upper recreational area at Leslie Dam will be closed while landscaping and concrete works take place (e.g. foot paths, bin and bbq slabs). While the work is undertaken, the community should expect increased heavy vehicle movements, and increased levels of noise, […]
ADVICE – Tinaroo Falls Dam continues to spill
Update 1 – Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 8:02am STAY INFORMED – Tinaroo Falls Dam continues to spill excess water into the Barron River as at 8:00am on Tuesday 16 April 2024. Warning level: ADVICE Warning area: Downstream of Tinaroo Falls Dam Tinaroo Falls Dam is spilling excess water into the Barron River. Water flows from […]
Burdekin Falls Dam Caravan Park – Temporary closure
Update 2 – Friday, 12 April 2024, 8:14am The Burdekin Falls Dam caravan park has re-opened after its temporary closure earlier this week due to essential electrical works being carried out by Ergon Energy, However, the boat ramp and spillway road remain closed whilst the dam continues to spill. A further update will be provided […]
ADVICE – EJ Beardmore Dam releasing excess water
Update 1 – Monday, 1 April 2024, 12:22pm 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 Beardmore Dam are expected to remain within beds and banks […]
Fairbairn Dam – ‘boil water’ alert lifted
Update 1 – Thursday, 28 March 2024, 11:19am Effective immediately, tap water at Fairbairn Dam can now safely be used for drinking, preparing food, showering and bathing, washing dishes and clothes, and flushing toilets. Residents should flush out affected water from the pipes in their homes. More information here: bit.ly/RecandSafety. For general enquiries, please contact […]
Paradise Dam – spill event
Update 1 – Wednesday, 27 March 2024, 5:30pm 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 […]