Burdekin Falls Dam Drainage Improvement Project

The Project

Sunwater completed improvement works to Burdekin Falls Dam’s foundation drainage systems in 2017.

What was involved?

• Existing drains have been refurbished
• More than 280 new drains were added to the lower access gallery
• An additional 140 new drains were added downstream of the spillway apron.

The drains were designed to reduce up-lift pressure on the foundation and improve water supply efficiency.

Major milestones

• The project was completed in 2017.