Sunwater

The Board of Sunwater has announced that David Hourigan, experienced public sector leader and former Deputy Director General of the Department of Premier and Cabinet in the Queensland Government, has been appointed as interim Chief Executive of the organisation, effective 8 June 2026. Sunwater Chair Jeff Seeney said Mr Hourigan’s extensive experience in State and [...]

Update 1 – Monday, 1 June 2026, 10:23am ADVICE from Sunwater. Bjelke-Petersen Dam has stopped spilling excess water and has returned to regular operating conditions. Expect decreased river flows over the coming days. Stay informed.  [...]

Update 2 – Monday, 1 June 2026, 10:21am ADVICE from Sunwater. Paradise Dam has stopped spilling excess water and has returned to regular operating conditions. Expect decreased river flows over the coming days. Stay informed.  Update 1 – Thursday, 28 May 2026, 7:52am STAY INFORMED – Paradise Dam spilling excess water into Burnett River  Warning [...]

Update 1 – Friday, 29 May 2026, 2:46pm Burdekin Falls Dam residents and visitors advised to boil drinking water  Sunwater advises all residents and visitors at Burdekin Falls Dam to boil tap water used for drinking following an issue at the water treatment plant affecting the Burdekin Falls Dam potable water supply. This alert applies [...]

Update 1 – Thursday, 28 May 2026, 7:52am STAY INFORMED – Paradise Dam spilling excess water into Burnett River  Warning level: ADVICE   Warning area: Downstream of Paradise Dam Paradise Dam is spilling excess water into Burnett River. Water flows from Paradise Dam are expected to remain within beds and banks of river. Expect increased river [...]