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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
With the water level at Lake Barambah (Bjelke Petersen Dam) currently 8.17%, Sunwater reminds all recreational users and visitors to the storage to be aware of exposed and submerged hazards and exercise caution at all times. We are working with South Burnett Regional Council and Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) to regularly assess the risks associated […]
With the water level at Glenlyon Dam currently 12.9%, Sunwater reminds all recreational users and visitors to the storage to be aware of exposed and submerged hazards and exercise caution at all times. We are working with dam owner Dumaresq-Barwon Border Rivers Commission, to regularly assess the risks associated with recreational use of the storage. […]
With the water level at Lake Coolmunda (Coolmunda Dam) currently 17.25%, Sunwater reminds all recreational users and visitors to the storage to be aware of exposed and submerged hazards and exercise caution at all times. We are regularly assessing the risks associated with recreational use of the storage. Please keep in mind that there may […]
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