Coolmunda Dam — recommencement of maintenance works

Sunwater will recommence maintenance and upgrade works on two of Coolmunda Dam’s seven spillway gates from May 2023 to ensure the ongoing reliability of the gates in managing outflows from the dam. The works were previously planned during 2022 however, were deferred due to the approaching wet season . Site mobilisation will include the delivery […]

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Paradise Dam – outlet releases cease. Out-of-allocation event continues

Update 1 – Wednesday, 12 April 2023, 5:58pm Outlet releases from Paradise Dam have ceased. The out-of-allocation event for the Paradise Dam Improvement Project continues as river flows remain greater than what can be held in the two downstream storages. Any further rain within the catchment could result in future outflows from the dam. Updated […]

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Coolmunda Dam – 100% capacity

Update 1 – Sunday, 9 April 2023, 3:26pm Coolmunda Dam is no longer spilling excess water.  Access roads to the dam have been reopened. If you are downstream of the dam, continue to avoid potential hazards. Sunwater will provide updates if conditions change. For dam level updates check the app or Sunwater website at https://bit.ly/CoolmundaStorageLevels   […]

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Coolmunda Dam – Spill event

Update 1 – Saturday, 8 April 2023, 9:45am Coolmunda Dam is spilling excess water. Flows are expected to stay within bed and banks of river. The Inglewood community is advised to stay up to date in case the situation changes by: Monitoring Coolmunda Dam level at https://bit.ly/CoolmundaStorageLevels Monitoring river and rainfall conditions at bom.gov.au Checking […]

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Tinaroo Falls Dam – Spill event

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 […]

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Eungella Dam – continued spill advice

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, […]

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