Bjelke-Petersen Dam | day-use area reopened

Update 2 – Tuesday, 15 July 2025, 10:45am Work to upgrade the recreational facilities, including the public toilets and shelters, at Bjelke-Petersen Dam are complete and the day-use area has been reopened. We thank the community for their patience while the upgrade works were completed. Update 1 – Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 11:06am Sunwater is […]

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ALERT | Burdekin Falls Dam spill increasing

Update 1 – Saturday, 29 March 2025, 8:30pm ALERT from Sunwater. Due to recent heavy rain in the catchment, water spilling from Burdekin Falls Dam is increasing into Burdekin River. People downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam should STAY INFORMED and MONITOR CONDITIONS. Water flows from Burdekin Falls Dam may contribute to localised flooding. Expect increased […]

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ADVICE | Kinchant Dam

Update 1 – Friday, 28 March 2025, 10:27am STAY INFORMED – Kinchant Dam has exceeded its maximum operating level (87%) and is releasing excess water into Sandy Creek.  Warning level: ADVICE  Warning area: Downstream of Kinchant Dam ADVICE from Sunwater. Kinchant Dam has exceeded its maximum operating level (87%) and is releasing excess water through […]

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ADVICE | Teemburra Dam

Update 1 – Friday, 28 March 2025, 8:47am STAY INFORMED – Teemburra Dam spilling excess water  Warning level: ADVICE  Warning area: Downstream of Teemburra Dam  ADVICE from Sunwater. Teemburra Dam is spilling excess water into Teemburra Creek. People downstream of the dam should STAY INFORMED and MONITOR CONDITIONS. Water flows may contribute to widespread flooding. […]

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ADVICE | Bjelke-Petersen Dam spilling

Update 1 – Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 5:46pm STAY INFORMED – Bjelke-Petersen Dam spilling excess water into Barker Creek.     Warning level: ADVICE   Warning area: Downstream of Bjelke-Petersen Dam   Bjelke-Petersen Dam is spilling excess water into Barker Creek. Water flows from Bjelke-Petersen Dam are expected to remain within beds and banks of the river. Expect increased […]

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