On-site survey, drilling and geotechnical investigation work is continuing as we plan to raise the dam by two metres and improve its resilience against extreme weather. AECOM Townsville was recently appointed to investigate the road network leading to the dam to determine what work is needed to cater for the additional truck movements during the […]
Update 2 – 26 September 2022, 8:30am Glenlyon Dam is 101.4% 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. Stay informed by: downloading the Sunwater App following Sunwater on Facebook and Twitter checking Southern […]
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 6 – Tuesday 7 June 2022, 12.46pm Glenlyon Dam is 102% 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 conditions change. Stay informed by: following Sunwater on […]
Update 2: Monday, 6 June 2022 – 1.11 pm 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. The road to Leslie Dam has been reopened. Stay informed by: downloading the Sunwater App following Sunwater on Facebook […]
Update 1 – Tuesday 29 March 2022, 01:40pm Paradise Dam is expected to spill excess water in coming the days due to observed water flow upstream. The storage level is 98.8% capacity. The Paradise Dam Emergency Action Plan has been activated and Sunwater will communicate with Bundaberg and North Burnett Local Disaster Management groups (LDMGs) […]
Update 2: 29 December, 2021, 1.26pm Coolmunda Dam is no longer spilling excess water. Minor valve releases continuing. 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 […]
The lake and boat ramp at Paradise Dam are now open for recreation as the dam has stopped spilling. Please read the signs, be aware of your surroundings and enjoy waterways safely. For more information on recreation at Paradise Dam contact North Burnett Regional Council. Check the dam storage level at https://bit.ly/ParadiseStorageLevels […]
The Bundaberg region has been impacted by ongoing record dry conditions which has led to low inflows to our storages and low levels in the Burnett River. This provides Sunwater with an opportunity to undertake the next round of maintenance work to replace shutters at Ben Anderson Barrage to ensure its ongoing safe and reliable […]
Update 2: 10 September 2021, 12:45pm As of Tuesday, 7 September the boil water alert for Fairbairn Dam is no longer in effect. Update 1: 7 April 2021, 11:00am This alert applies from Tuesday 6 April 2021 to all residents and visitors in the immediate vicinity of Fairbairn Dam who receive drinking water from the […]
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