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We want you to have a dam good time at our dams and weirs this Easter! So before you head out, remember these important safety tips: Safety should be everyone’s priority. Plan to get home safe this Easter. […]
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Category: Recreation & Safety Alerts
Julius Dam – spill event
Update 1 – Monday, 25 March 2024, 8:06am 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 the river. Expect increased […]
Leslie Dam – Temporary closure of toilet amenities
Update 1 – Friday, 15 March 2024, 12:18pm From Monday 18 March 2024 Leslie Dam toilet amenities at the upper recreational area will be closed while demolition works are underway. The new toilet amenities are expected to be accessible from early April 2024. Alternative toilet facilities are available (approx. 600 meters away) at the lower recreation area […]
Lake Kinchant has re-opened
Update 4 – Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 8:32am Sunwater’s thoughts remain with those affected by the tragic incident that occurred at Lake Kinchant, near Mackay, on the weekend We can confirm the lake has now been re-opened to the public. Sunwater thanks the community for their support. Update 3 – Monday, 11 March 2024, 12:27pm […]
Fairbairn Dam residents and visitors advised to boil drinking water
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 […]
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 […]