Controlled releases of floodwater from Wivenhoe, Somerset and North Pine Dams may begin in the next 2 days due to forecast rainfall associated with Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
We will keep the community informed of our planned flood releases, after the system makes landfall. Updates will begin once the rain hits our catchments and as we prepare to release water downstream.
Wivenhoe Dam has a dedicated flood storage compartment above the water supply storage level. This is twice the size of the drinking water compartment and is currently 100% available. These releases are required to manage water levels and make room for further inflows.
Several ungated dams are also spilling. Please stay away from any fast flowing or deep water near waterways downstream of the dams.
Be sure to monitor conditions and stay informed:
- information on flood risks and warnings: your local council website
- weather warnings, river heights and flood warnings – www.bom.gov.au
- dam release updates – www.seqwater.com.au www.seqwater.com.au/dam-levels
- road closures – www.qldtraffic.qld.gov.au or your local council.
