Safety Campaigns

Safety Campaigns

Don’t end up dead wrong

As inviting as they may seem, Sunwater’s irrigation channels and weirs are not safe places to swim or fish. Syphons and gates operate automatically and without warning, and slippery banks make it hard to get out of the water. Unexpected flows can knock you down and trap you underwater.

Sunwater’s ‘Don’t end up dead wrong’ campaign is a reminder that trespassing can lead to devastating consequences.

Stay safe around Sunwater’s waterways – pay attention to signs and make sure you’re not where you aren’t supposed to be.

Check things out before you get in

Sunwater’s dams and weirs are popular places for people to relax, play and gather with family and friends. Over the summer period, we expect more visitors and we want to ensure they have a good time while enjoying the water safely.

It’s important to remember that submerged objects such as tree branches, stumps, sharp, loose or slippery rocks, sandbanks and debris are always present. While things may appear calm on the surface, these hidden dangers have the potential to cause serious injury.

The ‘Check things out, before you get in’ campaign is a reminder that no matter how well you know the waterway, submerged objects and hidden hazards are always present and can be extremely dangerous.

To stay safe, when visiting our waterways, Sunwater urges all visitors to:

• check signs for important information
• check conditions such as the weather and the water level
• check for hazards that may be hiding below the surface.

Read the transcript of the “Check things out before you get in” video.