Burdekin Falls Dam Road closure

Burdekin Falls Dam

Burdekin Falls Dam Road directly below the spillway is currently closed to all vehicle use. The road will remain closed while repairs and maintenance are undertaken. An update will be issued on Sunwater’s website and via the Qld Traffic website when the road reopens. Media Enquiries: Sunwater Media TeamPhone: +61 7 3120 0047Email: media@sunwater.com.au […]

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Sunwater recreation areas, dams, lakes and weirs to re-open

Man fishing at dam

From 11.59pm Friday 1 May 2020, Sunwater recreation areas, dams, lakes and weirs will be open for day use. Members of the public are welcome to visit our sites to have a picnic or conduct activities such as swimming, boating, skiing and fishing. This decision follows the Queensland Government’s announcement to ease stay-at-home restrictions resulting […]

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Recreation areas, dams, lakes and weirs closed to public use from 31 March

Wuruma Dam Recreational Area

In line with recent government announcements, Sunwater recreation areas, dams, lakes and weirs will be closed to public use from Tuesday 31 March 2020 until further notice. This includes: day trips camping land and water-based activities – swimming, boating, skiing and fishing facilities – toilet and shower blocks, picnic areas, play equipment and look-out areas […]

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Burdekin Falls Dam (Lake Dalrymple) boat ramp open, road still closed

Lake Dalrymple at sunset

Burdekin Falls Dam continues to spill water however outflows are decreasing and the boat ramp is open. The road directly below the spillway remains closed at this time. If you plan to visit, please follow social distancing guidelines in place during the COVID-19 public health crisis. For forecasts and river levels: www.bom.gov.au. For dam updates: https://bit.ly/2UJmudY […]

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Camping sites closed from 26 March

Eungella Dam

In line with Queensland Government policy responding to the COVID-19 public health crisis, camping will no longer be permitted at Eungella, Burdekin Falls and Wuruma dams effective 26 March 2020. Day trippers practicing social distancing guidelines are still welcome, although bathroom facilities may no longer be accessible.  If you had prepaid for any camping, please contact […]

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