Burdekin Falls Dam Raising and Improvement Project

Update on Burdekin Falls Dam Raising and Improvement Project

Sunwater’s focus is to ensure our people and infrastructure are safe and that we deliver water to support growth and prosperity in Queensland. 

To better align with state-wide strategic priorities, Sunwater has advised the Queensland Government that the project will be re-sequenced as part of our broader Dam Improvement Program. We will continue to work on critical water infrastructure projects across the state, including in North and Far North Queensland, that will deliver benefits to regional Queensland. 

We are also delivering safety upgrades as part of our broader Dam Improvement Program, with Suwnwater currently focused on confirming the required improvement work required for identified storages to meet an ALARP position. 

The Burdekin Falls Dam Raising and Improvement Project remains part of our long-term Dam Improvement Program, and the work completed to date, including environmental assessments, engineering design and stakeholder engagement, ensures Sunwater is well positioned to recommence the project in the future when strategic priorities and resources align as demand increases. 

The dam continues to operate safely and reliably to support agriculture, industry, and communities across North Queensland. Sunwater’s existing customers will continue to have water security and access to their water allocations. 

Sunwater thanks our customers, community members, landholders, Traditional Owners and others who have supported the work on this important project to date.