In February 2021, CS Energy advised Sunwater it had detected levels of the chemical PFAS (poly-fluoroalkyl substances) in groundwater and surface water at their power station site near Callide Dam, as well as at one groundwater location at Linkes Road near Callide Creek. Sunwater has conducted testing on samples taken from several locations in Callide […]
A recent crocodile sighting has been reported at Tinaroo Falls Dam. The Department of Environment and Science (DES) is investigating the reported sighting. For more information visit the crocodile sightings dashboard. Sunwater urges people using the dam for recreation to be aware of the potential safety risks posed by crocodiles. DES encourages all crocodile sightings to be reported as […]
Update 1 – Sunday, 7 February 2021, 8:50am Julius Dam is at 100.4% capacity and spilling excess water. If downstream of the dam, expect increased river flows and remember if it’s flooded, forget it. Stay informed by: downloading the Sunwater App following Sunwater on Facebook and Twitter tuning into ABC local Radio monitoring forecasts and river levels at www.bom.gov.au checking the […]
Update 8 – Saturday 30 January 2021, 11.20am The boat ramp near Burdekin Falls Dam will be re-opening today at 11:00am. Any rainfall within the catchment could cause the storage level to increase and closure of the boat ramp. Please note, the spillway road remains closed. Boaties are urged to exercise caution as conditions may […]
Update 2: 30 January 2021, 8:38am Julius 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. Please note, the dam access road remains closed. An update will be issued if further rainfall in the catchment cause flows to […]
With the Lake Maraboon (Fairbairn Dam) water level currently at 13.5% capacity, Sunwater urges recreational users of the lake to be vigilant as there is an increased risk that submerged hazards may be present at or just below the surface of the water. Lake users are reminded that there is restricted access to the lake […]
Sunwater has received reports of illegal tree clearing at Tinaroo Falls Dam. We would like to remind the public that this activity puts the safety of those cutting the trees, as well as that of others, at risk. Sunwater views these matters very seriously and reports incidents to Atherton police and Maritime Safety Queensland. Boaties […]
Update 2 – Friday 8 January 2021, 9:15am As of today, Friday 8 January 2021, the six-knot speed limit enforced by Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) at Tinaroo Falls Dam will be lifted, due to recent inflows. Visitors to Tinaroo Falls Dam are reminded to read signs, beware of hazards, stay aware of their surroundings and […]
Update 4 – Thursday 7 January 2021, 11:40am Julius Dam is at 99.7% and no longer spilling excess water however, access roads and recreational facilities remain closed until further notice due to runoff water in the area. If you are downstream of the dam, continue to avoid potential hazards and remember if it’s flooded, forget […]
Recreation users are advised that a six-knot speed limit will be put in place for some areas of Tinaroo Falls Dam if the storage level drops below 45.95 per cent. With no inflows to the dam, this is forecast to occur on Monday 21 December. It is important all users adhere to speed limits for […]
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