Update 1 – Friday, 30 January 2026, 2:38pm Routine monitoring has detected high levels of potentially harmful blue-green algae at Peter Faust Dam and a Red Alert is now in place. Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) can produce toxins that pose serious health risks to humans and animals, including skin irritation, gastrointestinal illness, and other symptoms. During this red alert […]
Update 1 – Friday, 30 January 2026, 2:37pm Routine monitoring has detected high levels of potentially harmful blue-green algae at Cania Dam and a Red Alert is now in place. Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) can produce toxins that pose serious health risks to humans and animals, including skin irritation, gastrointestinal illness, and other symptoms. During this red alert period, it […]
After a substantial refurbishment, the campground, dam wall and lookout areas at Wuruma Dam have reopened to the public today. Visitors can now enjoy: Read more in the Wuruma Dam camping fact sheet. Thanks for your patience during the temporary closure and we hope you love the refreshed facilities. The Recreation Facility Upgrade Project is […]
Update 1 – Friday, 23 January 2026, 6:06pm Routine monitoring has detected high levels of potentially harmful blue-green at Kinchant Dam and a Red Alert is now in place. Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) can produce toxins that pose serious health risks to humans and animals, including skin irritation, gastrointestinal illness, and other symptoms. During this red alert period, it is recommended […]
Update 2 – Friday, 23 January 2026, 5:48pm Drinking water alert lifted in Clare township Sunwater advises all residents and visitors at Clare township that tap water used for drinking is now safe to consume. This notice applies to all residents and visitors to the Clare township area from Friday 23 January 2026 3:39pm. There is no longer a public health concern over the quality […]
Update 2 – Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 1:55pm ADVICE from Sunwater – Eungella Dam is continuing to spill excess water into Broken River. Eungella Dam has returned to regular operating conditions. Expect decreased river flows over coming days. Stay informed at bit.ly/EungellaStorageLevels Update 1 – Sunday, 11 January 2026, 1:20pm STAY INFORMED – Eungella Dam spilling […]
Update 2 – Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 9:24am ADVICE from Sunwater: Julius Dam is continuing to spill excess water into Leichardt River. Access roads crossing the river and below the dam wall are still closed to the public. Expect decreased river flows over the next 5 to 7 days. Stay informed. Update 1 – Wednesday, […]
Update 1 – Friday, 16 January 2026, 7:13pm Routine monitoring has detected high levels of potentially harmful blue-green algae at Coolmunda Dam and a Red Alert is now in place. Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) can produce toxins that pose serious health risks to humans and animals, including skin irritation, gastrointestinal illness, and other symptoms. During this red alert period, it […]
Update 1 – Sunday, 11 January 2026, 12:41pm Important Safety Update at Peter Faust Dam Due to the current weather event, the buoy line at Peter Faust Dam has become detached reducing the visibility of the flagged area designed to keep visitors safely away from the spillway. For your safety, we remind all visitors to […]
Update 3 – Wednesday, 7 January 2026, 11:44am ADVICE from Sunwater. Julius Dam is continuing to spill excess water into Leichardt River. Expect decreased river flows over the next 5 to 7 days. Lake Julius road remains closed due to water spilling from the dam. An update will be provided when it reopens. Stay informed. […]
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