Updated – Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 12:20pm Lake Kinchant will be temporarily closed to all in-water recreational use by the public, due to special boating events being held on the following dates: Sunday 30 March 2025 Sunday 18 May 2025 Sunday 27 July 2025 Sunday 14 September 2025 Saturday 29 November 2025 To facilitate these […]
Update 1 – Thursday, 20 March 2025, 10:49am Operational releases will commence at 12:00pm today from Kinchant Dam into Sandy Creek due to rainfall in the catchment. Water flows from Kinchant Dam are not expected to impact Antony’s Crossing. […]
Update 1 – Thursday, 20 March 2025, 10:48am The boat ramp at Leslie Dam will be closed to the public on Tuesday, 25 March 2025 between 10:00am and 2:00pm to carry out planned improvement works. Sunwater advises all boating and other water-craft users to plan entry and exit of the lake outside of these hours. We […]
Update 1 – Thursday, 20 March 2025, 10:21am 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 are expected to stay within the banks […]
Update 1 – Monday, 17 March 2025, 9:41am STAY INFORMED – Eungella Dam spilling excess water into Broken River. Warning level: ADVICE Warning area: Downstream of Eungella Dam Eungella Dam is spilling excess water into the Broken River. Water flows from Eungella Dam are expected to remain with the beds and banks of the river. […]
Update 1 – Monday, 17 March 2025, 9:05am STAY INFORMED – Tinaroo Falls Dam spilling excess water into the Barron River Warning level: ADVICE Warning area: Downstream of Tinaroo Falls Dam Tinaroo Falls Dam is spilling excess water into the Barron River. Water flows from Tinaroo Falls Dam are exptected to remain within the beds […]
Update 1 – Friday, 14 March 2025, 3:23pm The blue-green algae hazard level at Peter Faust 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 […]
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. […]
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