Construction starts at Ewen Maddock Dam

2 Mar 2020

Sunshine Caost contractor, Hall Contracting, has been announced as the successful contractor for the Ewen Maddock Dam Upgrade.

Work will start at the end of March. The 18-month project will bring the dam in line with modern engineering design standards and improve the existing beach and swimming area. Read more in the March issue of the Ewen Maddock Dam e-update.

Ewen Maddock Dam upgrade will see water levels lowered to 60 per cent of its full supply to allow works to proceed.

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