Update 26 October 2021 | 11:50 am Audible tests of the two Paradise Dam Emergency Sirens are now complete. Update 26 October 2021 | 8:00 am Audible tests of the two Paradise Dam Emergency Sirens will be conducted between 10:00 am – 12:00 pm on Tuesday 26 October 2021. More information about Sunwater’s Dam Emergency Sirens is available […]
Due to electrical maintenance works, there will be an interruption to power supply at the Burdekin Falls Dam campsite between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm on Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 October 2021. This outage extends to use of the swimming pool, all powered sites, electric BBQs, site office and the pay station. Card […]
Update 2 – 7 October 2021 | 3:00pm The audible test of the two Dam Emergency Sirens located in Emerald (Rundle Park, Opal Street and East Nogoa Water Treatment Plant on Rivergum Road) is now complete. Sunwater thanks the community for its patience while we conducted the tests. More information about Sunwater’s Dam Emergency Sirens […]
The Bundaberg region has been impacted by ongoing record dry conditions which has led to low inflows to our storages and low levels in the Burnett River. This provides Sunwater with an opportunity to undertake the next round of maintenance work to replace shutters at Ben Anderson Barrage to ensure its ongoing safe and reliable […]
Update 4: 7 January 2022 | 3:00pm The majority of the flying fox colony at Burdekin Falls Dam recreation and camping grounds has now moved on. Sunwater is trimming trees and cleaning the area inhabited by the flying foxes. Visitors should steer clear of this area and continue to exercise caution. If you see sick […]
Update 2 – 21 September 2021 | 3:45pm The planned electrical maintenance works at Burdekin Falls Dam is postponed until further notice. Sunwater will keep the community informed of any updates. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Update 1 – 15 September 2021 | 1.00pm Due to electrical maintenance works, there will be an interruption to power […]
Update 2: 10 September 2021, 12:45pm As of Tuesday, 7 September the boil water alert for Fairbairn Dam is no longer in effect. Update 1: 7 April 2021, 11:00am This alert applies from Tuesday 6 April 2021 to all residents and visitors in the immediate vicinity of Fairbairn Dam who receive drinking water from the […]
Due to maintenance work, Julius Dam will be temporarily closed to the public from 7:00am on Monday 13 September until 5:00pm Friday 17 September 2021. This closure applies to the entire site including recreation and picnic areas, lookouts, facilities, and the boat ramp. Signage will be in place on site to advise of the closure. […]
The Mackay Power Boat Club is hosting a special event on Lake Kinchant Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 August 2021. To facilitate the event safely, the lake will be closed for in-water recreational use by the public between 6:00am and 6:00pm. Signage will be in place at the dam and boat ramp. The lake will reopen […]
Update 8: 25 July 2021, 10.00am Coolmunda Dam is no longer spilling excess water. If you are downstream of the dam, continue to avoid potential hazards and remember if it’s flooded, forget it. An update will be issued if further rainfall in the catchment cause flows to increase. Stay informed by: downloading Sunwater’s App following […]
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