Update 2 | 12.30pm – Tuesday 11 July 2023 Due to further maintenance works, there will be restricted potable water supply at the Burdekin Falls Dam caravan park and campgrounds until 6:00pm Thursday 13 July 2023. Sunwater encourages residents and visitors to be prudent of their water use during this period. We thank the community […]
Update 2 – Friday, 19 May 2023, 5:15pm Do Not Consume alert lifted The ‘Do Not Consume’ alert which took effect on Friday 21 April 2023 has now been lifted and has been reverted to a ‘Boil Water’ alert found here: bit.ly/GlenlyonBoilAlert. Update 1 – Friday, 21 April 2023 This alert applies from the afternoon […]
Update 9 – Thursday 30 March 2023, 12.04pm Julius Dam is now at 99.6% capacity and any storm activity could lead to a spill. The dam access road continues to remain closed. Sunwater will provide a further update when the road reopens. Stay up to date in case the situation changes and monitor dam levels […]
Update 5 – Thursday, 30 March 2023, 11.51am Burdekin Falls Dam is at 102.3% capacity and continues to spill excess water however flows are decreasing. This is a weekly advice provided whilst the dam is still spilling. An update will be issued if conditions change. The boat ramp remains closed for recreational use. The spillway road […]
Update 3 – Monday, 13 March 2023, 2:02pm The volume of excess water spilling from Tinaroo Falls Dam into the Barron River is decreasing. The Mareeba community can expect continued river flows. Stay up to date in case the situation changes by: Monitoring Tinaroo Falls Dam level bit.ly/TinarooFallsStorageLevels Monitoring river and rainfall conditions at bit.ly/3y9TcqE […]
Update 3 – Thursday, 9 March 2023, 2:55pm Sunwater Advice: Eungella Dam is currently at 100.1% capacity. The dam continues to spill excess water however flows are decreasing. An update will be issued if conditions change. This is weekly advice provided while the dam is still spilling. Dam level updates on our website: https://bit.ly/EungellaStorageLevels Update 2 – Thursday, […]
Update 3 – Thursday, 9 March 2023, 2:42pm SUNWATER ADVICE: Fred Haigh Dam is currently at 99.2%. Storm activity could lead to a spill. This is a weekly advice provided whilst the storage is near full. An update will be issued if conditions change. Dam level updates on our website: https://bit.ly/FredHaighStorageLevels Update 2 – Thursday, 2 […]
Lake Kinchant will be closed for in-water recreational use by the public due to special boating events being held on the following dates: To facilitate these events safely, the lake will be closed to the public between 6am and 6pm on each of these dates. Signage will be in place at the dam and boat ramp. […]
Update 2 – Friday 10 February 2023, 10.30am Boil water alert lifted The Mutchilba township boil water alert which took effect on 19 January 2023 has now been lifted and water quality is within the normal range. Residents and visitors are no longer required to boil their water for drinking purposes. Update 1 – Thursday, […]
Update 2 – Monday, 23 January 2023, 10:34am The volume of excess water spilling from Eungella Dam into the Broken River has ceased. Downstream communities can expect continued river flows. Stay up to date in case the situation changes by: Update 1 – Monday, 16 January 2023, 2:10pm Eungella Dam is spilling excess water into […]
Update 2 – Monday 23 January 2023 – 10.00am The volume of excess water spilling from Teemburra Dam into the river has ceased. The Pinnacle and Gargett community can expect continued river flows. Stay up to date in case the situation changes by: Update 1 – Saturday, 14 January 2023, 9:23pm Teemburra Dam is […]
Update 7 – 9 January 2023, 1.35pm Burdekin Falls Dam is at 105% capacity and rising due to recent rainfall. The road directly below the spillway remains closed. Sunwater will provide updates when the road is reopened. For dam level updates visit our website https://bit.ly/BurdekinFallsStorageLevels Update 6 – 26 December 2022, 6.30am Burdekin Falls Dam – boat […]
Update 1 – Thursday 22 December 2022, 4:30 pm The Clare township boil water alert which took effect on Thursday 8 December 2022 day has now been lifted and water quality levels are back within the normal range. Residents of and visitors are no longer required to boil their water for drinking purposes. This alert […]
Update 2 – 6 December 2022, 1.40pm Boondooma Dam is 100.4% capacity and the volume of excess water flowing over the spillway is decreasing. If downstream of the dam, expect increased river flows and remember if it’s flooded, forget it. An update will be issued if further rainfall in the catchment cause flows to increase. […]
Update 2 – 6 December 2022, 1.40pm Paradise Dam is 102.19% capacity and the volume of excess water flowing over the spillway is decreasing. If downstream of the dam, expect increased river flows and remember if it’s flooded, forget it. An update will be issued if further rainfall in the catchment cause flows to increase. […]
Update 5 – 28 November 2022, 4.30pm Beardmore Dam is at 98.2% capacity and is no longer spilling excess water. If you are downstream of the dam, continue to avoid potential hazards and remember if it’s flooded, forget it. Stay informed by: Update 4 – 7 November 2022, 8.51am Beardmore Dam is at 101.6% capacity […]
Update 2 – 9 November 2022, 1.20pm Fred Haigh Dam is at 102.7% 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. An update will be issued if further rainfall in the catchment cause flows to […]
Update 4 – Tuesday 16 August, 3:33pm The Burdekin Falls Dam Road directly below the spillway has reopened at 3pm today, Tuesday 16 August 2022. We will advise if conditions change that will require the road to be closed. Update 3 – Tuesday 26 July, 10:00am The boat ramp at Burdekin Falls Dam has reopened. […]
Update 4: Tuesday 16 August, 12:07pm Coolmunda Dam is no longer spilling excess water. If you are downstream of the dam, continue to avoid potential hazards and remember if it’s flooded, forget it. Stay informed by: downloading the Sunwater App following Sunwater on Facebook and Twitter monitoring forecasts and river levels at bom.gov.au checking the […]
Update 4: Monday 15 August, 10:00am Outflows from Leslie Dam have stopped. Minor flows continue through the river outlet. If you are downstream of the dam, continue to avoid potential hazards and remember if it’s flooded, forget it. Stay informed by: downloading the Sunwater App following Sunwater on Facebook and Twitter monitoring forecasts and river levels at bom.gov.au checking […]
Update 2 Please be advised the planned boating event closure for Saturday 13 August has been cancelled. The lake will remain open to the public for recreational use. Update 1 Special boating events are scheduled at Lake Kinchant on the following dates: Saturday 13 August 2022 Saturday 20- Sunday 21 August 2022 Saturday 29 October […]
Update 7 – Monday 8 August, 12:55pm Operational releases have commenced from the Paradise Dam outlet due to heavy rainfall in the catchment. The dam is currently at 102% capacity and continues to spill water. Expect increased river flows downstream of the dam. The releases combined with other downstream catchment flows, could inundate Booyal Crossing. […]
Update 5: Friday 5 August 2022 – 9:00am Bjelke-Petersen Dam is 101.7% capacity and the volume of excess water flowing over the spillway is decreasing. If downstream of the dam, expect increased river flows and remember if it’s flooded, forget it. An update will be issued if further rainfall in the catchment cause flows to […]
Update 3 – 22 July 2022, 9:00am Fred Haigh Dam is at 101.49% capacity and is spilling excess water. If downstream of the dam, expect increased river flows and remember if it’s flooded, forget it. Stay informed by: downloading the Sunwater App following Sunwater on Facebook and Twitter checking Bundaberg Regional Council Disaster Dashboard http://disaster.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/ […]
Update 2: Friday 15 July 1:10pm Sunwater advises visitors that Lake Gregory boat ramp will reopen from 6:00am tomorrow, Saturday 16 July. Sunwater’s program of works,including boat ramp maintenance, aquatic weed management and essential annual infrastructure works are now completed. Sunwater thanks the community for its patience during the closure period. Update 1: […]
Update 5: Monday 20 June 2022 – 1:07pm The lake and boat ramp are now open for recreation recreational activity. Check the dam storage level at https://bit.ly/ParadiseStorageLevels Update 4: Monday, 16 May 2022 – 11:20am Paradise Dam safety reminder: the lake and boat ramp are now closed for recreation until further notice. Visitors are advised […]
Update 6 – Wednesday 29 June, 8:40am The section of Burdekin Falls Dam Road directly below the spillway is reopened as outflows have ceased. For dam level updates visit: bit.ly/BurdekinFallsStorageLevels Update 5 – Saturday 4 June, 12:00pm The Burdekin Falls Dam boat ramp has reopened from 11am today, Saturday 4 June 2022. Boat operators are […]
Update 2: Wednesday, 1 June 2022 – 10:58am Boondooma Dam is no longer spilling excess water. 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 bom.gov.au checking […]
Update 2: Sunday 15 May 2022, 9:15am Leslie Dam spillway gates are now closed, minor flows continue through the river outlet. The emergency action plan has been deactivated. Any further rain may increase flows. Updated advice will be provided if this occurs. Dam level updates on our website: bit.ly/LeslieStorageLevels Downstream residents and the community are encouraged […]
Update 6 – Thursday 7 April 2022, 10:35am Sunwater is pleased to advise that Julius Dam has reopened to visitors. Recent works have been undertaken to address drainage issues at the site to ensure road access is safe for visitors. These works are now completed. Update 5 – Tuesday 22 March 2022, 10:55am This is […]
Update 4 – Monday 11 April 2022, 5:20pm Coolmunda Dam is no longer spilling excess water. 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 bom.gov.au checking […]
Update 5 – Monday, 4 April 2022 – 8:12am Leslie Dam is at 103.2% capacity and outflows have increased due to continuing rainfall in the catchment. Water flows are expected to exceed sections of beds and banks of river. If downstream of the dam, expect increased river flows and remember if it’s flooded, forget it. […]
Update 3 – Friday, 1 April 2022, 1:40pm Bjelke-Petersen Dam is at 101% capacity and excess water spilling from the dam has increased due to recent rainfall and inflows in the catchment. If downstream of the dam, expect increased river flows and remember if it’s flooded, forget it. Downstream residents and the Murgon and surrounding […]
Update 6 – Tuesday 8 March 2022, 12:54pm The Burdekin Falls Dam spillway road is now reopened to the public. Update 5 – Tuesday 22 February 2022, 8.00am The Burdekin Falls Dam boat ramp will reopen around 8am today, Tuesday 22 February 2022. Boat operators are reminded to read and obey the signs, look for […]
Update 3 – Tuesday 8 March 2022, 9:30am Coolmunda Dam is 100.2% capacity and outflow are no longer occurring. The access road has now been reopened. 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 […]
Update 3 – Monday 7 March 2022, 1:23pm Leslie Dam is no longer spilling excess water. 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 www.bom.gov.au checking the dam’s level at bit.ly/LeslieStorageLevels […]
Update 2 – Thursday 3 March 2022, 8:50am Boondooma Dam is currently 100.04% capacity and spilling excess water. If downstream of the dam, expect increased river flows and remember if it’s flooded, forget it. Stay informed by: downloading Sunwater’s App following Sunwater on Facebook and Twitter checking the North and South Burnett Regional Council Disaster Dashboards for emergency […]
Update 2: 1 March 2022, 3.45pm As of Tuesday, 1 March 2022 the boil water alert for Burdekin Falls Dam is no longer in effect. Update 1: 10 February 2022, 11.02am Burdekin Falls Dam residents and visitors advised to boil drinking water This alert applies from Thursday 10 February 2022 to all residents and visitors […]
Update 2: 1 March 2022, 8.25am As of Tuesday, 1 March 2022 the boil water alert for Clare township is no longer in effect. Update 1: 12 February 2022, 4.29pm Clare township residents and visitors advised to boil drinking water This alert applies from Saturday 12 February 2022 to all residents and visitors to the […]
Sunwater has installed a new buoy line at Eungella Dam indicating the exclusion zone. Boat users are not permitted to pass the buoy line. The buoy line features night navigation lights and has been installed to improve safety for boat users visiting Eungella Dam. Sunwater urges boaties to stay safe on the water when visiting […]
Update 2: Monday 7 February, 2022 – 3.00pm Bjelke-Petersen Dam is 100.7% 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.An update will be issued if further rainfall in the catchment cause flows to increaseStay […]
Update 1: Thursday 3 February, 2022 – 10.50am Callide Dam is at 71.1% capacity and may spill excess water in the coming two days due to forecast rainfall in the catchment. If the water level approaches the fixed spillway crest, the gates will be manually and safely raised above inflows. An update will be issued if conditions […]
Update 3: Sunday 13 February, 2022 – 10.30am Paradise Dam is 99% capacity and no longer spilling excess water. Operational releases have also ceased. If downstream of the dam, expect increased river flows and remember if it’s flooded, forget it. Stay informed by: download Sunwater’s app and follow Sunwater on Facebook and Twitter check Bundaberg LDMG’s Disaster Dashboard http://disaster.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/ for […]
Update 2 – 7 October 2021 | 3:00pm The audible test of the two Dam Emergency Sirens located in Emerald (Rundle Park, Opal Street and East Nogoa Water Treatment Plant on Rivergum Road) is now complete. Sunwater thanks the community for its patience while we conducted the tests. More information about Sunwater’s Dam Emergency Sirens […]
Update 4: 7 January 2022 | 3:00pm The majority of the flying fox colony at Burdekin Falls Dam recreation and camping grounds has now moved on. Sunwater is trimming trees and cleaning the area inhabited by the flying foxes. Visitors should steer clear of this area and continue to exercise caution. If you see sick […]
Update 2 – 21 September 2021 | 3:45pm The planned electrical maintenance works at Burdekin Falls Dam is postponed until further notice. Sunwater will keep the community informed of any updates. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Update 1 – 15 September 2021 | 1.00pm Due to electrical maintenance works, there will be an interruption to power […]
Burdekin Falls Dam Road directly below the spillway is currently closed to all vehicle use. The road will remain closed while repairs and maintenance are undertaken. An update will be issued on Sunwater’s website and via the Qld Traffic website when the road reopens. Media Enquiries: Sunwater Media TeamPhone: +61 7 3120 0047Email: media@sunwater.com.au […]
The boat ramp at Lake Dalrymple (Burdekin Falls Dam) has reopened. As the dam continues to spill water, all lake users must adhere to the temporary exclusion zone, follow the safety signage and exercise caution. For your safety you must adhere to the following conditions: No boating, fishing or water activities within the exclusion zone, […]
Sunwater today announced that Bundaberg irrigators will have access to their full water entitlement until the end of June 2020. Due to recent rainfall and inflows into Paradise Dam, the allocation for medium priority customers has been raised from 82 to 100 per cent. Water from the dam is also being made available for irrigators […]
Sunwater has apologised after a review identified that some employees on Individual Employment Contracts (IECs), who are largely technical specialists and senior leaders, are also covered under Sunwater’s Enterprise Agreement (EA). As a result, Sunwater may have inadvertently underpaid some past and present employees employed under an IEC. Sunwater is working to identify all individuals […]
Sunwater recently became aware that some employees on Individual Employment Contracts (IECs), who are largely technical specialists and senior leaders, are also covered under Sunwater’s Enterprise Agreement (EA). As a result, Sunwater may have inadvertently underpaid some past and present employees who were employed under an IEC. We recognise how serious this issue is, and […]
Update 2 – Thursday, 29 May 2025, 6:04pm Boil Water Alert Lifted – Fairbairn Dam Sunwater advises all residents and visitors at Fairbairn Dam that tap water used for drinking is now safe to consume. This notice applies to all residents and visitors to the Fairbairn Dam area from 29/05/2025. There is no longer a […]
Update 2 – Friday, 16 May 2025, 2:39pm Results of testing at Kinchant Dam shows no observed presence of blue-green algae. The hazard level has now reverted to low. For more information about blue-green algae including alert levels, please visit: https://bit.ly/2QRoqju Update 1 – Friday, 9 May 2025, 1:58pm The blue-green algae hazard level at Kinchant […]
Update 2 – Friday, 16 May 2025, 2:35pm Results of testing at Peter Faust Dam shows a reduced presence of blue-green algae, with the hazard level now at moderate. As a result, caution remains recommended. Direct contact with blue-green algae or consumption of untreated water may increase the risk of skin irritations and other health […]
Update 1 – Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 8:34am The Lake Julius access road has reopened after the recent dam spill. Motorists should however take extra care due to changed road conditions after the recent rain events. Monitor forecasts and river levels at www.bom.gov.au and the dam’s level at bit.ly/JuliusStorageLevels […]
Update 2 – Thursday, 17 April 2025, 2:12pm Results of testing at Peter Faust Dam shows a reduced presence of blue-green algae, with the hazard level now at moderate. Direct contact with blue-green algae or consumption of untreated water may increase the risk of skin irritations and other health problems. An update will be issued […]
Update 1 – Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 11:06am Sunwater is upgrading the recreational facilities, including the public toilets and shelters at the Bjelke-Petersen Dam, day-use area. Work is expected to commence Monday 28 April 2025 and take approximately eight weeks, weather and construction conditions permitting. The facilities will remain closed during this time to allow […]
We all want to have a good time out on the water this Easter but, before you hop off, make sure you’re looking after every bunny. Remember these important safety guidelines: Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Have a safe and egg-citing Easter! […]
Update 1 – Monday, 31 March 2025, 6:26am 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 beds and banks of the river. Expect increased […]
Update 1 – Saturday, 29 March 2025, 9:02pm STAY INFORMED – EJ Beardmore Dam releasing excess water into the Balonne River. Warning level: ADVICE Warning area: Downstream of EJ Beardmore Dam EJ Beardmore Dam is releasing excess water into the Balonne River. Water flows from EJ Beardmore Dam are expected to remain within beds and […]
Update 1 – Saturday, 29 March 2025, 8:30pm ALERT from Sunwater. Due to recent heavy rain in the catchment, water spilling from Burdekin Falls Dam is increasing into Burdekin River. People downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam should STAY INFORMED and MONITOR CONDITIONS. Water flows from Burdekin Falls Dam may contribute to localised flooding. Expect increased […]
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