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Visitors to Julius Dam are advised that repairs to the dam access road are complete and Lake Julius Road is now open. Visitors are reminded that camping is not permitted at Julius Dam. […]
Update: Julius Dam access road reopen
Category: Recreation & Safety Alerts
Interruption to Burdekin Falls Dam campsite power supply
Due to Ergon Energy maintenance works, there will be an interruption to power supply at the Burdekin Falls Dam campsite between the hours of 8:00am and 3:30pm on the following days: Thursday 10 June Wednesday 23 June Thursday 24 June Friday 25 June This outage extends to use of the swimming pool, all powered sites, […]
Burdekin Falls Dam – spill event
Update 8 – Tuesday 1 June 2021, 4:30pm Burdekin Falls Dam is currently at 99.8% and is no longer spilling. The road below the spillway reopened this afternoon (1 June 2021). For dam level updates visit our website: bit.ly/BurdekinFallsStorageLevels Update 7 – Wednesday 12 May 2021, 10:00am The Burdekin Falls Dam boat ramp will reopen […]
Interruption to Burdekin Falls Dam potable water supply
Due to essential maintenance works taking place on the high-level water tank, there will be an interruption to the potable water supply at the Burdekin Falls Dam campsite from Tuesday 11 to Friday 14 May 2021. Works will be carried out between 9:00am and 3:00pm. Water pressure will be reduced and intermittent shut down periods […]
Update: Burdekin Falls Dam planned closure
Due to weather conditions, the planned closure to Burdekin Falls Dam for road upgrade works will be extended until Friday, 7 May 2021. The closure applies to the entire site including camping grounds, lookouts and facilities so no onsite camping will be allowed during these dates. Signage will be in place on site and at Ravenswood and Mingela to advise of the closure. The roadway around the […]
Notice: Tinaroo Falls Dam viewing area planned works
Sunwater advises that the road and access to the upper and lower viewing areas at Tinaroo Falls Dam will be closed to the public from Tuesday 20 to Friday 30 April 2021 for essential rock protection works to be undertaken. The upgrades will improve safety measures around the site for visitors. Sunwater thanks the community […]
Coolmunda Dam spill event
UPDATE 3: 10 APRIL 2021 06:00PM 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 […]
Paradise Dam possible spill event
UPDATE 2: 5 April 2021 PARADISE DAM is unlikely to spill based on updated current forecast rainfall in the catchment. A further update will be issued if the forecast changes. UPDATE 1: 4 April 2021 Paradise Dam may spill water over coming days due to forecast rainfall in the catchment. The dam is currently at […]
Camping over the Easter long weekend
Holiday makers are reminded to follow the advice of Queensland Health regarding practicing social distancing and carrying a face mask with you at all times. Sunwater also encourages people to bring their own supplies and observe good hygiene practices when visiting our assets. While there are no changes to camping rules or restrictions for Sunwater camping grounds […]
Easter and school holiday safety reminder
Ahead of the Easter long weekend and school holiday period, Sunwater reminds everyone planning to visit our dams for camping or recreation to read the signs, check for hazards, keep a look out for friends, family and children and enjoy the waterway safety. Holiday makers are reminded to follow the advice of Queensland Health regarding practicing social distancing and carrying a face mask with you at all times. Sunwater also encourages […]