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Category: Recreation & Safety Alerts

Burdekin Falls Dam (Lake Dalrymple) boat ramp closed

Posted on February 24, 2020 (February 24, 2020) by Natalie Bain
Burdekin Dam

In the interests of public safety, Lake Dalrymple has been closed to boating, fishing and other water activities. Signs advising of the closure are in place near the ramp. We’ll provide an update when the boat ramp reopens. […]

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Lake Dalrymple Boat Ramp Reopens

Posted on February 17, 2020 (March 13, 2020) by Alice Cuffe
Temporary exclusion zone effective Wednesday 17 April 2019

The boat ramp at Lake Dalrymple (Burdekin Falls Dam) has reopened. As the dam continues to spill water, all lake users must adhere to the temporary exclusion zone, follow the safety signage and exercise caution. For your safety you must adhere to the following conditions: No boating, fishing or water activities within the exclusion zone, […]

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Burdekin Falls Dam (Lake Dalrymple) boat ramp closed

Posted on February 14, 2020 (February 14, 2020) by Ryan Lipman
Burdekin Dam

To ensure public safety, the boat ramp at Burdekin Falls Dam (Lake Dalrymple) is closed due to the dam spilling. Boating, fishing and other water activities are not permitted on the lake while the dam is spilling. Signs advising of the closure are in place near the ramp. We’ll provide an update when the boat […]

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Burdekin Falls Dam hazard alert

Posted on February 10, 2020 (May 8, 2020) by Ryan Lipman
Burdekin Falls Dam spilling in February 2020

Burdekin Falls Dam is currently at spilling (100.6% capacity). At this level, a temporary exclusion zone has been activated upstream of the dam wall and we urge all lake users to make themselves aware of the zone and remain outside it at all times. Due to recent inflows, lake conditions may have changed and additional […]

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Peter Faust Dam crocodile sightings

Posted on January 20, 2020 (January 20, 2020) by Ryan Lipman
Peter Faust Dam during construction

Crocodile sightings have been reported at Peter Faust Dam (near Proserpine). We urge members of the public who may use the dam for recreation to be aware of the potential safety risks posed by crocodiles. Report all crocodile sightings to 1300 130 372. For crocwise tips please see – bit.ly/2tAKq6J […]

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Glenlyon Dam hazard alert

Posted on November 8, 2019 (January 20, 2020) by Ryan Lipman
Glenlyon Dam

The Glenlyon Dam water level is at 3.5 per cent capacity. Water skiing and tubing at Glenlyon Dam are not recommended due to the low water level and the possibility of visible and underwater hazards. We recommend caution at all times and that you consider the safety risks that visible and underwater hazards pose. It […]

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Lake Coolmunda hazard alert

Posted on November 8, 2019 (November 8, 2019) by Ryan Lipman
Coolmunda dam

The Coolmunda Dam water level is at 2.79 per cent capacity. Water skiing and tubing at Coolmunda Dam are not recommended due to the low water level and the possibility of visible and underwater hazards. We recommend caution at all times and that you consider the safety risks that visible and underwater hazards pose. It […]

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Lake Leslie hazard alert

Posted on November 8, 2019 (January 20, 2020) by Ryan Lipman
Leslie Dam spillway

The Leslie Dam water level is at 5.31 per cent capacity. Water skiing and tubing at Leslie Dam are not recommended due to the low water level and the possibility of visible and underwater hazards. We recommend caution at all times and that you consider the safety risks that visible and underwater hazards pose. It […]

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Boating safety at Paradise Dam

Posted on October 29, 2019 (October 31, 2019) by admin
Paradise Dam

Sunwater is proactively reducing Paradise Dam’s capacity to facilitate essential work to lower the spillway. As the water level reduces, please be aware of water storage hazards. For more information, please view our Safety Notice. Media Enquiries: Sunwater Media TeamPhone: +61 7 3120 0047Email: media@sunwater.com.au […]

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Lake Maraboon hazard warning

Posted on October 4, 2019 (October 10, 2019) by admin
Fairbairn Dam

As the water level at Lake Maraboon (Fairbairn Dam) reaches 18.6% capacity, SunWater is reminding recreational users to be aware of submerged hazards and observe the recommended lake closure times from 6pm to 6am daily. We are working with Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) and have placed buoys at some known hazards, such as rocks and […]

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