ADVICE | Bjelke-Petersen Dam spilling

Update 1 – Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 5:46pm

STAY INFORMED – Bjelke-Petersen Dam spilling excess water into Barker Creek.    

Warning level: ADVICE  

Warning area: Downstream of Bjelke-Petersen Dam  

Bjelke-Petersen Dam is spilling excess water into Barker Creek. Water flows from Bjelke-Petersen Dam are expected to remain within beds and banks of the river. Expect increased flows tomorrow.

What you should do  

• Decide what you will do if flooding starts.  
• Do not enter floodwater, rivers or creeks  

Stay informed 

Stay informed because conditions could change rapidly:

• monitor Bjelke-Petersen Dam level bit.ly/Bjelke-PetersenStorageLevels 
• tune in to ABC Wide Bay 100.1 FM  
• check local updates, road closures and evacuation information at South Burnett Regional Council http://dashboard.southburnett.qld.gov.au/  
• monitor river and rainfall conditions at bit.ly/3rsdhEL or visit www.bom.gov.au/qld
• call Triple Zero (000) if your life is in danger       
• for flood help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the SES Assistance QLD app. 

An update will be issued if further action is required.