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Category: Recreation & Safety Alerts

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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Burdekin Falls Dam Road Update

Posted on July 16, 2019 (April 8, 2020) by admin
Burdekin Falls Dam Raising

Burdekin Falls Dam Road directly below the spillway has reopened. The road will be open daily depending on the weather conditions. As the dam is near full, we encourage road users to check road conditions before you drive to the dam via Qld Traffic website or by calling Sunwater Customer Support team on 13 15 89. […]

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Coolmunda Dam reopening to water-based activities

Posted on July 15, 2019 (October 4, 2019) by admin
Coolmunda Dam

Coolmunda Dam will be re-opened to all water-based activities on Tuesday 16 July 2019. The dam was closed as a precautionary measure on 14 June after a large number fish died due to cold weather and low water levels. Sunwater is pleased to announce that the water colour has now returned to normal and the […]

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Eungella Dam Boat Ramp Intermittent Access

Posted on June 11, 2019 (October 4, 2019) by admin
Eungella Dam

From Monday 17 to Wednesday 19 June 2019, there will be intermittent access to the Eungella Dam boat ramp due to operational works. The ramp will reopen as usual for full public access on Thursday 20 June. We apologise for any inconvenience. Media Enquiries: Sunwater Media TeamPhone: +61 7 3120 0047Email: media@sunwater.com.au […]

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Coolmunda Dam deceased fish alert

Posted on June 6, 2019 (October 4, 2019) by admin
Coolmunda dam

Due to cold weather conditions and low storage levels at Coolmunda Dam (near Inglewood) sadly a large number of fish have died. Unfortunately this can occur in water bodies, when warmer water from the bottom rises to the top, (a process known as thermal stratification) reducing the amount of available oxygen. A number of fish […]

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Lake Kinchant Special Event

Posted on May 25, 2019 (October 4, 2019) by admin
Kinchant Dam

The Mackay Power Boat Club are hosting a special event on Lake Kinchant on Saturday 8 June 2019. To facilitate the event safety, the lake will be closed for recreational use by the public between 6am and 6pm.  Signage will be in place at the dam and boat ramp. The lake will reopen on Sunday […]

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Lake Dalrymple Boat Ramp Reopens

Posted on April 15, 2019 (October 4, 2019) by admin
Temporary exclusion zone effective Wednesday 17 April 2019

The boat ramp at Lake Dalrymple (Burdekin Falls Dam) will reopen on Wednesday 17 April 2019.  As the dam continues to spill water, all lake users must adhere to conditions for a new temporary exclusion zone and read and follow the safety signage and exercise caution at all times. For your safety you must adhere to […]

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