Update 1 – Monday, 4 March 2024, 6:17pm This alert applies effective immediately to residents of, and visitors to Fairbairn Dam who receive drinking water from the Fairbairn Dam water supply. This alert does not extend to residents in the township of Emerald. Sunwater advises all residents and visitors at Fairbairn Dam to boil […]
Category: Recreation & Safety Alerts
STAY INFORMED – EJ Beardmore Dam
Update 1 – Tuesday, 20 February 2024, 4:13pm 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 […]
ADVICE – Teemburra Dam spilling excess water
Update 1 – Wednesday, 14 February 2024, 4:30pm STAY INFORMED – Teemburra Dam spilling excess water Warning level: ADVICE Warning area: Downstream of Teemburra Dam Teemburra Dam is spilling excess water into Teemburra Creek. Water flows from Teemburra Dam are expected to remain within beds and banks of river. There is no immediate danger. What you […]
ADVICE – EJ Beardmore Dam releasing excess water
Update 1 – Friday, 9 February 2024, 6:07pm 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 may contribute to localised flooding. Expect increased river flows […]
Burdekin Falls Dam – Caravan Park reopen
Update 1 – Tuesday, 6 February 2024, 11:54am The Burdekin Falls Dam Caravan Park has now reopened to visitors after the earlier impacts from Tropical Cyclone Kirrily. However, the boat ramp and road below the spillway remain closed whilst the dam continues to spill excess water. A further update will be provided once the situation […]
Operational releases from Paradise Dam
Update 1 – Monday, 5 February 2024, 1:49pm Operational releases have commenced from the Paradise Dam outlet due to heavy rainfall in the catchment. The dam is currently at 101.8% capacity. Expect increased river flows downstream of the dam. The releases, combined with other downstream catchment flows, could inundate Booyal Crossing. Please avoid potential hazards […]
Paradise Dam boat ramp
As Paradise Dam is spilling, the lake and boat ramp are closed for recreation until further notice. Check the dam storage level at bit.ly/ParadiseStorageLevels […]
Paradise Dam
Update 2 – Wednesday, 31 January 2024, 9:37am The lake and boat ramp at Paradise Dam are 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 Update 1 – Monday, 29 January 2024, 9:42pm STAY INFORMED – Paradise Dam […]
Julius Dam – spill event
Update 1 – Sunday, 28 January 2024, 8:21pm STAY INFORMED – Julius Dam spilling excess water into Leichhardt River. Warning level: ADVICE Warning area: Downstream of Julius Dam Julius Dam is spilling excess water into Leichhardt River. Water flows from Julius Dam are expected to remain within beds and banks of river. Expect increased river […]
UPDATE: Burdekin Falls Dam boat ramp and spillway road remain closed
Update 2 – Wednesday, 27 March 2024, 2.19pm Visitors to Burdekin Falls Dam are reminded that that the boat ramp and spillway road remain closed while the dam is continuing to spill. The dam was at 103.6% capacity as at 12 noon Wednesday 27 March. Sunwater will provide an update when conditions change and the […]