Update 6 – Tuesday 7 June 2022, 12.46pm Glenlyon Dam is 102% capacity and the volume of excess water flowing over the spillway is decreasing. If downstream of the dam, expect continued river flows and remember if it’s flooded, forget it. An update will be issued if conditions change. Stay informed by: following Sunwater on […]
Category: Recreation & Safety Alerts
Leslie Dam – spill event
Update 2: Monday, 6 June 2022 – 1.11 pm Leslie Dam is no longer spilling excess water. If you are downstream of the dam, continue to avoid potential hazards and remember if it’s flooded, forget it. The road to Leslie Dam has been reopened. Stay informed by: downloading the Sunwater App following Sunwater on Facebook […]
Burdekin Falls Dam – spill event
Update 6 – Wednesday 29 June, 8:40am The section of Burdekin Falls Dam Road directly below the spillway is reopened as outflows have ceased. For dam level updates visit: bit.ly/BurdekinFallsStorageLevels Update 5 – Saturday 4 June, 12:00pm The Burdekin Falls Dam boat ramp has reopened from 11am today, Saturday 4 June 2022. Boat operators are […]
Boondooma Dam – spill event
Update 2: Wednesday, 1 June 2022 – 10:58am Boondooma Dam is no longer spilling excess water. If you are downstream of the dam, continue to avoid potential hazards and remember if it’s flooded, forget it. Stay informed by: downloading Sunwater’s App following Sunwater on Facebook and Twitter monitoring forecasts and river levels at bom.gov.au checking […]
Leslie Dam – spill event
Update 2: Sunday 15 May 2022, 9:15am Leslie Dam spillway gates are now closed, minor flows continue through the river outlet. The emergency action plan has been deactivated. Any further rain may increase flows. Updated advice will be provided if this occurs. Dam level updates on our website: bit.ly/LeslieStorageLevels Downstream residents and the community are encouraged […]
Burdekin Falls Dam campground toilets re-opened
Update 2: Monday 18 April, 2022 6:45pm Work on the toilets within the Burdekin Falls Dam campground is complete and the toilets have reopened. Both the showers and toilets within the campground are available for use. Update 1: Sunday 17 April, 2022 6:10pm The toilets located in the Burdekin Falls Dam campground are currently unavailable […]
Julius Dam – spill event
Update 6 – Thursday 7 April 2022, 10:35am Sunwater is pleased to advise that Julius Dam has reopened to visitors. Recent works have been undertaken to address drainage issues at the site to ensure road access is safe for visitors. These works are now completed. Update 5 – Tuesday 22 March 2022, 10:55am This is […]
Coolmunda Dam – spill event
Update 4 – Monday 11 April 2022, 5:20pm Coolmunda Dam is no longer spilling excess water. If you are downstream of the dam, continue to avoid potential hazards and remember if it’s flooded, forget it. Stay informed by: downloading Sunwater’s App following Sunwater on Facebook and Twitter monitoring forecasts and river levels at bom.gov.au checking […]
Leslie Dam – spill event
Update 5 – Monday, 4 April 2022 – 8:12am Leslie Dam is at 103.2% capacity and outflows have increased due to continuing rainfall in the catchment. Water flows are expected to exceed sections of beds and banks of river. If downstream of the dam, expect increased river flows and remember if it’s flooded, forget it. […]
Bjelke-Petersen Dam – spill event
Update 3 – Friday, 1 April 2022, 1:40pm Bjelke-Petersen Dam is at 101% capacity and excess water spilling from the dam has increased due to recent rainfall and inflows in the catchment. If downstream of the dam, expect increased river flows and remember if it’s flooded, forget it. Downstream residents and the Murgon and surrounding […]