Update 2 – Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 10:22am ADVICE from Sunwater. Bjelke-Petersen Dam is continuing to spill excess water into Barker Creek. Bjelke-Petersen Dam has returned to regular operating conditions. Expect decreased river flows in 24 hours. Stay informed. Update 1 – Sunday, 23 November 2025, 7:31am STAY INFORMED – Bjelke-Petersen Dam spilling excess water into […]
Update 1 – Wednesday, 26 November 2025, 8:07pm Clare residents and visitors advised to boil drinking water Sunwater advises all residents and visitors at Clare to boil tap water used for drinking following a detection of elevated turbidity affecting the Clare potable water supply. This alert applies to all residents and visitors to the Clare township from 26 November 2025. Sunwater is working closely with Queensland Health to […]
Update 1 – Friday, 14 November 2025, 11:00am Tinaroo Falls Dam is currently below 80% capacity. At this storage level and lower, there is an increased danger of collision with submerged hazards that may be present at or just below the surface of the water. Objects such as tree branches, stumps, sharp rocks, loose or […]
Update 1 – Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 8:21am Sunwater is upgrading the lighting at the Tinaroo Falls Dam crest walkway. Work is expected to take place from Monday 17 November to Friday 21 November 2025 (weather permitting). During this time, access to the crest walkway will be closed to ensure the safety of visitors. Car parking […]
Update 1 – Thursday, 6 November 2025, 11:53am The Tinaroo Falls Dam spillway viewing area is temporarily closed due to works being undertaken until Friday 14 November 2025. Visitors are asked to follow all directional signage during this time. The Tinaroo Falls Dam crest walk remains open. We apologise for any inconvenience for the temporary […]
Update 2 – Monday, 3 November 2025, 12:26pm Unfavourable weather conditions last week did not allow us to complete topsoiling works at the Teemburra Dam picnic area. This work will now be carried out tomorrow, Tuesday 4 November (weather permitting). The picnic area will be closed to the public during this time and we ask […]
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 […]
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