Update 1 – Monday, 30 September 2024, 11:20am Fairbairn Dam users are advised of upcoming work to repair overhead powerlines on Selma Road between Tuesday 8 October 2024 and Sunday 13 October 2024. The repairs will require temporary closures of: Selma Road (full closure) between Geoffrey Kavanagh Park and the intersection of Selma Road and […]
Update 1 – Friday, 13 September 2024, 7:35am The Tinaroo Falls Dam crest walkway will be temporarily closed due to maintenance works being undertaken on the following days: Monday 16 September 2024 Tuesday 17 September 2024 Tuesday 1 October 2024 Wednesday 2 October 2024 We apologise for any inconvenience for the temporary closure […]
Sunwater will conduct audible (‘live’) testing of its dam emergency sirens during October 2024. Sirens are located in the communities of North Eton, Pinnacle, Coringa, Inglewood, Biloela and Emerald. Each siren test will last up to three minutes. The siren will sound and a voice will announce THIS IS ONLY A TEST. Dates, times and […]
Update 1 – Monday, 26 August 2024, 1:52pm The boat ramp at Paradise Dam is now open again. Check the dam storage level at bit.ly/ParadiseStorageLevels […]
Update 1 – Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 10:28am Operational releases have commenced from the Paradise Dam outlet due to heavy rainfall in the catchment. The dam is currently at 102.5% capacity. Expect increased river flows downstream of the dam. The releases, combined with other downstream catchment flows, could inundate Booyal Crossing. Please avoid potential hazards […]
Update 1 – Wednesday, 14 August 2024, 12:04pm The boat ramp at Paradise Dam is now closed for recreation until further notice. Check the dam storage level at https://bit.ly/ParadiseStorageLevels […]
Update 1 – Tuesday, 13 August 2024, 7:04pm STAY INFORMED – Paradise Dam spilling excess water into Burnett River 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 the beds and banks of the river. Expect […]
Update 1 – Wednesday, 7 August 2024, 12:33pm Residents and visitors to Fairbairn Dam are advised that for the purpose of reducing fuel loads and risk of bushfires, controlled burns are scheduled (weather permitting) between Monday 12 August and Friday 15 September 2024. Smoke may impact sections along Fairbairn Dam Road and Selma Road during […]
Update 2 – Friday, 2 August 2024, 11:56am Effective immediately, tap water from the Burdekin Falls Dam water treatment plant can now be safely used for drinking, preparing food, showering and bathing, washing dishes and clothes, and flushing toilets. Residents should flush out affected water from the pipes in their homes. More information here: bit.ly/RecandSafety. […]
Update 1 – Monday, 8 July 2024, 10:46am Several dingoes have been sighted close to the Burdekin Falls Dam Caravan Park. We ask campers and members of the public to be careful while visiting Burdekin Falls Dam: Make sure children are supervised at all times Do not approach or feed dingoes – this includes leaving […]
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