Update 1 – Thursday, 26 October 2023, 9:08am Visitors and campers at Eungella Dam are advised that due to current weather conditions a local fire ban is currently in place until 11.59pm on 1 November 2023. Therefore, open camp fires are banned. Signage has been placed at the entrance to the campground reminding visitors of the […]
Category: Recreation & Safety Alerts
Maintenance works at Ben Anderson Barrage
Update 1 – Tuesday, 10 October 2023, 9:31am From 16 October 2023, Sunwater will gradually lower the water level of the Ben Anderson Barrage to its minimum operating level to perform necessary maintenance works. The water level will be lowered using Irrigation Demand. There will be no releases downstream. Visitors to the barrage should exercise […]
Burdekin Falls Dam – Boil Water Alert
Update 3 – Wednesday, 4 October 2023, 9:29am Update 3 – The ‘Boil Water Alert’ for Burdekin Falls Dam which took effect on 26 September 2023 has now been lifted. Residents and visitors are no longer required to boil tap water before drinking. Update 2 – Wednesday, 27 September 2023, 5:22pm Please be advised that […]
Fairbairn Dam – Do Not Consume Alert
Update 2 – Friday, 22 September 2023, 7:43pm The ‘Do Not Consume’ alert which took effect on Thursday 21 September 2023 has now been lifted. Customers are recommended to flush their taps prior to first use. If you have further questions, please contact Bailey McBeth-Cooper on 0459 602 051. For general enquiries please contact customer support […]
Boil water alert – Clare township
Update 2 – Friday, 22 September 2023, 7:29pm The Clare township Boil Water Alert which took effect on Monday 18 September 2023 has now been lifted. Residents and visitors are no longer required to boil their water for drinking purposes. For general enquiries please contact customer support by phone on 13 15 89 or live […]
Dam emergency sirens audible testing
Sunwater will conduct audible (‘live’) testing of its dam emergency sirens for Kinchant, Teemburra, Paradise, Coolmunda, Callide and Fairbairn Dams during October 2023. The sirens are located in the communities of North Eton, Pinnacle, Coringa, Inglewood, Biloela and Emerald respectively. Each siren test will last up to three minutes. The siren will sound along with […]
No bookings needed at Burdekin Falls Dam Caravan Park
Update 1 – Thursday, 31 August 2023, 3:30pm If you’re planning on staying at the Burdekin Falls Dam Caravan Park this school holidays, remember we don’t take bookings. Simply turn up, pick a site, and pay for your stay at the self-service pay station by the Sunwater office. […]
Fairbairn Dam – controlled burning
Update 2 – Thursday 3 August 2023 8:36am Residents and visitors to Fairbairn Dam are advised that for the purpose of reducing fuel loads and risk of bushfires, controlled burns are set to continue at various times during August 2023. Smoke may impact sections along Fairbairn Dam Road and Selma Road during these burns. […]
Teemburra Falls Dam – outflows decreasing
Update 1 – Friday, 28 July 2023, 4:42pm SUNWATER NOTIFICATION: Teemburra Dam is currently at 100.58% capacity and outflows are decreasing. Dam level updates on our website: https://bit.ly/TeemburraStorageLevels […]
Eungella Dam – outflows decreasing
Update 1 – Friday, 28 July 2023, 4:39pm SUNWATER NOTIFICATION: Eungella Dam is currently at 101.2% capacity and outflows are decreasing. Dam level updates on our website: https://bit.ly/EungellaStorageLevels […]