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Recreation Facility Upgrade Project
Sunwater has been allocated $24.5 million over five years by the Queensland Government to upgrade and maintain recreation facilities of Sunwater assets across the state.
Project overview
In 2022, the Queensland Government announced Sunwater would receive $24.5 million over five years to upgrade and maintain recreation facilities at Sunwater assets across the state. The locations being investigated for upgrade works include:
- Beardmore Dam
- Bjelke Petersen Dam
- Burdekin Falls Dam
- Coolmunda Dam
- Eungella Dam
- Fairbairn Dam
- Fred Haigh Dam
- Isis Balancing Storage (Lake Gregory)
- Kinchant Dam
- Julius Dam (Lake Julius)
- Leslie Dam
- Peter Faust Dam
- Teemburra Dam
- Tinaroo Falls Dam
- Wuruma Dam
The scope of work at each site will vary but may include:
- upgraded amenities
- access and mobility improvements
- landscaping and irrigation
- upgraded roadways and parking
- new day use / picnic facilities
- new or upgraded playgrounds
- comprehensive signage including the history of the asset or associated Water Supply Scheme
Project status
The Leslie Dam upgrade was completed in June 2024. Planning and investigation works at the remaining locations are almost completed, with most in the design phase. Construction is planned to take place between mid-2024 and late 2026 at these sites.
As different sites begin construction, Sunwater will keep the community informed about access restrictions and other construction impacts via updates on the Recreation and Safety Alerts page, Sunwater App and Facebook. Some locations will be minimally impacted, while others may be closed to the public for extended periods of time.
These upgrades will be managed by Sunwater and constructed under various contractual arrangements, including partnership with local Councils where possible.
Beardmore Dam
Beardmore Dam is located about 21 kilometres north of St George on the Balonne River. The picnic and recreation area upgrade is being managed by Balonne Shire Council.
Sunwater has been engaging with Council to fund part of the work. See the Beardmore Dam Masterplan for more information.
Bjelke-Petersen Dam
Bjelke Petersen Dam is located about 10 kilometres southeast of Murgon. A concept design is in progress.
As activities progress, we will notify the community via updates on the Recreation and Safety Alerts page, Sunwater App and Facebook.
Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin Falls Dam is located about 100 kilometres south of Charters Towers. A concept design is in progress.
As activities progress, we will notify the community via updates on the Recreation and Safety Alerts page, Sunwater App and Facebook.
Coolmunda Dam
Coolmunda Dam is located about 15 kilometre east of Inglewood. Sunwater has begun early engagement with Goondiwindi Shire Council about recommissioning the lower recreation facilities.
As activities progress, we will notify the community via updates on the Recreation and Safety Alerts page, Sunwater App and Facebook.
Eungella Dam
Eungella Dam is located about 133 kilometres west of Mackay. A concept design is in progress.
As activities progress, we will notify the community via updates on the Recreation and Safety Alerts page, Sunwater App and Facebook.
Fairbairn Dam
Fairbairn Dam is located about 20 kilometres southwest of Emerald. A concept design is in progress to upgrade Geoffrey Kavanagh Park.
As activities progress, we will notify the community via updates on the Recreation and Safety Alerts page, Sunwater App and Facebook.
Fred Haigh Dam
Fred Haigh Dam is located on the Kolan River about 20 kilometres north of Gin Gin. A concept design is in progress.
As activities progress, we will notify the community via updates on the Recreation and Safety Alerts page, Sunwater App and Facebook.
Isis Balancing Storage (Lake Gregory)
The Isis Balancing Storage is located halfway between Bundaberg and Childers in North Gregory. A concept design to upgrade the access road to the boat ramp is in progress.
As activities progress, we will notify the community via updates on the Recreation and Safety Alerts page, Sunwater App and Facebook.
Kinchant Dam
Kinchant Dam is located about 30 kilometres west of Mackay. A concept design is in progress.
As activities progress, we will notify the community via updates on the Recreation and Safety Alerts page, Sunwater App and Facebook.
Julius Dam (Lake Julius)
Julius Dam is located about 70 kilometres north-east of Mt Isa. A concept design is in progress.
As activities progress, we will notify the community via updates on the Recreation and Safety Alerts page, Sunwater App and Facebook.
Leslie Dam
Sunwater showcased the upgraded recreation area to members of the Warwick and surrounding communities at the Leslie Dam Open Day on Saturday 8 June 2024.
The upgrade included:
- new toilet amenities
- car park redesign and line marking
- footpaths and shelter
- barbecue slabs
- safety bollards
- new playground
- landscaping and irrigation.
Leslie Dam is located about 12 kilometres west of Warwick.
Peter Faust Dam
Peter Faust Dam is located about 20 kilometres west of Proserpine. A concept design is in progress.
As activities progress, we will notify the community via updates on the Recreation and Safety Alerts page, Sunwater App and Facebook.
Teemburra Dam
Teemburra Dam is located about 50 kilometres west of Mackay. A concept design is in progress.
As activities progress, we will notify the community via updates on the Recreation and Safety Alerts page, Sunwater App and Facebook.
Tinaroo Falls Dam
Tinaroo Falls Dam is located about 100 kilometres inland from Cairns.
As activities progress, we will notify the community via updates on the Recreation and Safety Alerts page, Sunwater App and Facebook.
Wuruma Dam
Wuruma Dam is located about 47 kilometres northwest of Eidsvold. A concept design is in progress.
As activities progress, we will notify the community via updates on the Recreation and Safety Alerts page, Sunwater App and Facebook.