Update 1 – Friday, 31 October 2025, 1:47pm Routine monitoring has detected high levels of potentially harmful blue-green algae at Peter Faust Dam and a Red Alert is now in place. Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) can produce toxins that pose serious health risks to humans and animals, including skin irritation, gastrointestinal illness, and other symptoms. During this red alert period, it […]
Update 1 – Friday, 31 October 2025, 1:46pm Routine monitoring has detected high levels of potentially harmful blue-green algae at Julius Dam and a Red Alert is now in place. Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) can produce toxins that pose serious health risks to humans and animals, including skin irritation, gastrointestinal illness, and other symptoms. During this red alert period, it is […]
Update 2 – Thursday, 30 October 2025, 6:09pm Following a tragic incident on Wednesday evening, Callide Dam will remain closed to the public until Saturday 1 November. Sunwater extends its condolences to all those impacted by this event. Visitors to the dam are advised there will be no boating or fishing access until Saturday morning. […]
Update 1 – Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 8:54am Residents and visitors to Fairbairn Dam are advised that for the purpose of reducing fuel loads and risk of bushfires, controlled burns are scheduled at various times between 21 October 2025 and 30 November 2025 (local fire bans and weather permitting). Smoke may impact sections along Fairbairn […]
Update 1 – Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 9:05am Sunwater will be conducting some minor works at the Teemburra Dam car park on Thursday 2 October 2025. Visitors are requested to take extra care when entering and exiting the car park. We thank the community for their patience whilst these works are completed. The Recreation Facility […]
Update 2 – Thursday, 25 September 2025, 12:00pm 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 from 25 September 2025. There is no longer a public health concern […]
Update 2 – Thursday, 25 September 2025, 1:00pm Further controlled burns at Kinchant Dam are scheduled between 1-3 October 2025 (weather conditions depending) to reduce fuel loads and the subsequent risk of bushfires. Smoke may impact local areas during these burns. Decreased visibility on nearby roads is possible, so it is important that motorists drive […]
Update 1 – Friday, 22 August 2025, 12:48pm Sunwater has reopened to the public the section of Burdekin Falls Dam access road directly below the spillway. Please drive to the conditions to ensure your safety. Monitor forecasts and river levels at bom.gov.au and the dam’s level at bit.ly/BurdekinFallsStorageLevels […]
Update 3 – Saturday, 16 August 2025, 2:14pm EJ Beardmore Dam is no longer releasing and has returned to usual operation. For dam level updated visit our website https://bit.ly/BeardmoreStorageLevel Update 2 – Friday, 8 August 2025, 4:04pm STAY INFORMED – EJ Beardmore Dam releasing excess water into the Balonne River. Warning level: ADVICE Warning area: […]
Update 1 – Friday, 15 August 2025, 4:25pm Results of testing at Wuruma Dam show no observed presence of blue-green algae. The hazard level has reverted to low. More information: https://bit.ly/2QRoqju […]
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