Update 1 – Friday, 22 November 2024, 1:11pm The blue-green algae hazard level at Fred Haigh 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 […]
Update 1 – Saturday, 16 November 2024, 7:17am STAY INFORMED – Paradise Dam spilling excess water into Burnett River as at 7.14 am on 16 November 2024 Warning level: ADVICE Warning area: Downstream of Paradise Dam Paradise Dam is spilling excess water into Burnett River. Water flows from Paradise Dam are expected to remain within […]
Update 2 – Thursday, 14 November 2024, 7:10pm Boil water alert lifted at Burdekin Falls Dam Sunwater advises all residents and visitors to Burdekin Falls Dam that tap water used for drinking is safe to consume again, as of 7:00pm on 14 November 2024. There is no longer a public health concern over the quality […]
Update 1 – Friday, 25 October 2024, 2:50pm 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 […]
Update 1 – Friday, 25 October 2024, 2:45pm The blue-green algae hazard level at Wuruma 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 1 – Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 2:53pm The old toilet block at the Leslie Dam Road/Saddledam Road intersection is no longer accessible to the public. This follows the successful installation of new toilet facilities at the upper recreation area by Sunwater and at the lower recreation area by Southern Downs Regional Council. The Recreation […]
Update 2 – Friday, 18 October 2024, 1:40pm Results of testing at Peter Faust Dam show a reduced of presence of blue-green algae. The hazard level has reverted to medium. More information: bit.ly/2QRoqju Update 1 – Friday, 11 October 2024, 1:05pm The blue-green algae hazard level at Peter Faust Dam has increased from moderate to […]
Update 1 – Monday, 14 October 2024, 1:19pm Sunwater is upgrading the access road to the Isis Balancing Storage (also known as Lake Gregory). Work is expected to start in the week commencing 28 October 2024 for a period of approximately five weeks, weather and construction conditions permitting. The lake will be closed […]
Update 1 – Friday, 11 October 2024, 1:03pm The blue-green algae hazard level at Julius 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 1 – Thursday, 10 October 2024, 12:51pm Sunwater is upgrading the fencing at the Tinaroo Falls Dam lookout and crest walkways (on the left and right sides of the spillway). Work is expected to start on 14 October 2024 for four to five weeks, weather and construction conditions permitting. During this time, access to […]
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