Update 2 – Friday 9 May 2025, 8:00am Work on the fencing at Wuruma Dam is now complete and access has reopened to the public. All temporary signage has been removed and the access roads to the lookout and campground area have been reinstated. We thank the community for their patience whilst these works […]
Update 2 – Thursday, 27 February 2025, 1:52pm The Lake Julius access road has reopened after the recent dam spill. Motorists should however take extra care due to changed road conditions after the recent rain events. Monitor forecasts and river levels at bom.gov.au and the dam’s level at bit.ly/JuliusStorageLevels Update 1 – Saturday, 8 February […]
Update 2 – Friday, 21 February 2025, 5:19pm Drinking water alert lifted in Burdekin Falls Dam Sunwater advises all residents and visitors at Burdekin Falls Dam that tap water used for drinking is now safe to consume. This notice applies to all residents and visitors to the Burdekin Falls Dam area from 21 February 2025. […]
Update 2 – Friday, 21 February 2025, 11:51am The toilet facilities at the Kinchant Dam boat ramp and the recreation area have both now reopened after the earlier water supply issues. We thank the community for their patience whilst the matter was rectified. Update 1 – Tuesday, 18 February 2025, 12:44pm The toilet facilities adjacent […]
Update 1 – Friday, 14 February 2025, 2:07pm Results of testing at Kinchant Dam and Tinaroo Falls Dam show no observed presence of blue-green algae. The hazard level at both dams has reverted to low. More information: https://bit.ly/2QRoqju […]
Update 1 – Friday, 14 February 2025, 1:40pm The blue-green algae hazard level at Cania Dam has increased from moderate to high due to an observed presence of surface scum, which may indicate blue-green algae. As a result, caution is recommended. Direct contact with blue-green algae or consumption of untreated water may increase the risk of […]
Update 1 – Saturday, 8 February 2025, 2:19pm STAY INFORMED – Julius Dam spilling excess water into Leichhardt River. Warning level: ADVICE Warning area: Downstream of Julius Dam Julius Dam is spilling excess water into Leichhardt River. Water flows from Julius Dam are expected to remain within beds and banks of the river. Expect increased […]
Update 1 – Sunday, 2 February 2025, 9:31am SUNWATER NOTICE: Minor operational releases (450 ML/d) started around 8am this morning from Kinchant Dam into Sandy Creek due to heavy rain in the catchment and may lead to minor additional impacts on road crossings. These releases may increase up to 1,000 ML/d and are not expected […]
Update 1 – Sunday, 2 February 2025, 8:53am STAY INFORMED – Burdekin Falls Dam spilling excess water into the Burdekin River Warning level: ADVICE Warning area: Downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam Burdekin Falls Dam is spilling excess water into the Burdekin River. Water flows from Burdekin Falls Dam may contribute to widespread flooding. Expect increased […]
Update 1 – Saturday, 1 February 2025, 1:55pm The boat ramp at Burdekin Falls Dam will close at 3pm, Saturday 1 February until further notice. We will continue to monitor the storage level and provide updates. Check the dam storage level at bit.ly/BurdekinFallsStorageLevels […]
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