Glenlyon Dam – spill event

Glenlyon spilling

Update 2 – 26 September 2022, 8:30am Glenlyon Dam is 101.4% capacity and the volume of excess water flowing over the spillway is decreasing. If downstream of the dam, expect continued river flows and remember if it’s flooded, forget it. Stay informed by: downloading the Sunwater App following Sunwater on Facebook and Twitter  checking Southern […]

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Coolmunda Dam – spill event

Coolmunda Dam

Update 2: 29 December, 2021, 1.26pm Coolmunda Dam is no longer spilling excess water. Minor valve releases continuing. If you are downstream of the dam, continue to avoid potential hazards and remember if it’s flooded, forget it. Stay informed by: downloading Sunwater’s App following Sunwater on Facebook and Twitter  monitoring forecasts and river levels at […]

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Paradise Dam lake and boat ramp open

The lake and boat ramp at Paradise Dam are now open for recreation as the dam has stopped spilling. Please read the signs, be aware of your surroundings and enjoy waterways safely. For more information on recreation at Paradise Dam contact North Burnett Regional Council. Check the dam storage level at https://bit.ly/ParadiseStorageLevels […]

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Notice: Ben Anderson Barrage maintenance work

The Bundaberg region has been impacted by ongoing record dry conditions which has led to low inflows to our storages and low levels in the Burnett River. This provides Sunwater with an opportunity to undertake the next round of maintenance work to replace shutters at Ben Anderson Barrage to ensure its ongoing safe and reliable […]

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Fairbairn Dam residents and visitors advised to boil drinking water

Fairbairn Dam

Update 2: 10 September 2021, 12:45pm As of Tuesday, 7 September the boil water alert for Fairbairn Dam is no longer in effect. Update 1: 7 April 2021, 11:00am This alert applies from Tuesday 6 April 2021 to all residents and visitors in the immediate vicinity of Fairbairn Dam who receive drinking water from the […]

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