Tag: Dams and Reservoirs
SE Qld dam levels nearing 100 per cent
The combined level of south-east Queensland's main dams has reached 97.6 per cent.[MORE]
Doubt cast over dam road upgrades
State Water says it is unlikely controversial plans to upgrade two roads to provide alternative access across Wyangala Dam, near Cowra, will be chosen.[MORE]
Green group says fish kill shouldn't stop dam monitoring
The Wide Bay Burnett Conservation Council says it is unlikely Fisheries Queensland could have predicted its monitoring program would kill hundreds of fish at Paradise Dam, west of Maryborough in the state's south-east.[MORE]
DPI urged to act on dam fish kill
The Qld Opposition says thousands of dead fish have been found at Paradise Dam, west of Maryborough.[MORE]
Farmers say crops suffering without inflatable dam
Farmers in south-east Queensland's North Burnett region want SunWater to reinstall a water catchment device, after it was removed in response to the drowning of a four-year-old girl.[MORE]
Minister pours cold water on dam idea
Victorian Water Minister Tim Holding has rejected a proposal to build a dam on the Wentworth River upstream of the Mitchell River in East Gippsland.[MORE]
Downpour does little for dams
The recent heavy rain has had little impact on the level of some of central New South Wales' water catchments.[MORE]
Almost-full dams, but water restrictions stay
The combined level of Brisbane's three main dams has reached 93.8 per cent.[MORE]
Water restrictions to stay in SE Qld despite deluge
The Queensland Water Commission (QWC) says restrictions will remain in the state's south-east even though the region's dams are more than 80 per cent full.[MORE]
MP says uncertainty surrounds land buyback
The Qld Opposition says the Government's Mary Valley buyback scheme is affected by the absence of a future plan.[MORE]
State Water assessing latest Snowy flush
The Office of Water says it will take some time to determine the impact of the latest round of environmental flows in the Snowy River in the New South Wales South East.[MORE]
Downpour sparks dam release
Heavy rain has prompted SunWater to release water from a major dam in Queensland's southern inland for the second time this year.[MORE]
Bureau issues wild weather warning
An intense monsoon trough is expected to bring heavy falls to the Sunshine and Cooloola coasts in Queensland over the next 48 hours.[MORE]
High Country welcomes environmental flows
A High Country town in the New South Wales South East is welcoming the latest water releases into the Snowy River.[MORE]
Dam level sparks lungfish fears
A Wide Bay Burnett conservation group is calling on SunWater to ensure Paradise Dam in southern Queensland does not overflow and kill endangered lungfish.[MORE]
Assembly privileges committee membership
Opposition MLA Vicki Dunne has been blocked from taking up a position on the Legislative Assembly committee investigating the actions of ACTEW chief Mark Sullivan.[MORE]
More dams considered for Tweed
Tweed Shire Council in northern New South Wales says more dams are some of the options being considered to expand water supplies in the region.[MORE]
Council to get back dam funds
A New South Wales north coast council is to be been reimbursed for its spending on a $36 million dam.[MORE]
More environmental flows in the Snowy
Another round of environmental flows is underway in the Snowy River, downstream of Jindabyne Dam.[MORE]
Mayor downplays dam overflow impact
There has been no adverse impact from the overflow of the Fairbairn Dam near Emerald in central Queensland.[MORE]
Cotter price tag 'should have been clearer'
ACTEW says original cost estimates for the Cotter Dam project were not meant to represent the final price.[MORE]
Clarke questions water bans
Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke has questioned the need for water restrictions when many dams in south-east Queensland are full or approaching capacity.[MORE]
