Update 1 – Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 3:37pm Works to upgrade the access road to Lake Gregory are complete and the lake is now reopened for recreational activities. Visitors are advised to take care and drive to the new road conditions. Following requests from the community, we have also placed some sand around the edges […]
Update 1 – Monday, 25 November 2024, 9:29pm 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 […]
Update 1 – Friday, 22 November 2024, 1:11pm The blue-green algae hazard level at Fred Haigh 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 […]
Update 1 – Saturday, 16 November 2024, 7:17am STAY INFORMED – Paradise Dam spilling excess water into Burnett River as at 7.14 am on 16 November 2024 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 […]
Update 2 – Thursday, 14 November 2024, 7:10pm Boil water alert lifted at Burdekin Falls Dam Sunwater advises all residents and visitors to Burdekin Falls Dam that tap water used for drinking is safe to consume again, as of 7:00pm on 14 November 2024. There is no longer a public health concern over the quality […]
Update 1 – Friday, 25 October 2024, 2:50pm The blue-green algae hazard level at Peter Faust 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 […]
Update 1 – Friday, 25 October 2024, 2:45pm The blue-green algae hazard level at Wuruma 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 […]
Update 1 – Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 2:53pm The old toilet block at the Leslie Dam Road/Saddledam Road intersection is no longer accessible to the public. This follows the successful installation of new toilet facilities at the upper recreation area by Sunwater and at the lower recreation area by Southern Downs Regional Council. The Recreation […]
Update 2 – Friday, 18 October 2024, 1:40pm Results of testing at Peter Faust Dam show a reduced of presence of blue-green algae. The hazard level has reverted to medium. More information: bit.ly/2QRoqju Update 1 – Friday, 11 October 2024, 1:05pm The blue-green algae hazard level at Peter Faust Dam has increased from moderate to […]
Update 1 – Monday, 14 October 2024, 1:19pm Sunwater is upgrading the access road to the Isis Balancing Storage (also known as Lake Gregory). Work is expected to start in the week commencing 28 October 2024 for a period of approximately five weeks, weather and construction conditions permitting. The lake will be closed […]
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