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$11m waterworks to quench pressure on Coast dams

An $11 million waterworks package is aimed at delivering more drinking water, easing pressure on dams and supporting jobs.

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20th Sept. 2020 6:09 AM

An $11 million waterworks package is aimed at delivering up to 50 per cent more drinking water for the Coast, ease pressure on dams and support jobs.

Residents on alert as heavy rains cause dam spill

Residents advise to take care and use caution in the wet.

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21st May 2020 4:05 PM

STAY SAFE: Lake Macdonald spilling excess water due to recent heavy rains.

Rain fails to fill most dams

Despite some mammoth rainfall totals dam levels through southeast Queensland have failed to respond

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07th Feb. 2020 4:02 PM

Wappa Dam is one of the few dams in southeast Queensland to have reached capacity despite some stunning rainfall totals in recent days. Photo: John McCutcheon / Sunshine Coast Daily

We’re a failed wet season away from water restrictions

The south east is just nine per cent above water storage levels that would trigger restrictions on use

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28th Nov. 2019 12:11 AM

Despite extended dry weather, Baroon Pocket Dam levels remain in a healthy state. Across the south east the situation is not at good with total water grid levels at just 59.2 per cent capacity.

Here’s when household water restrictions will kick in

Southeast Queensland’s water body has said when water restrictions are likely to start.

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22nd Nov. 2019 5:11 AM

Gold Coast Desalination Plant Maintenance Planner Brian Woods undertakes an inspection of the facility.

Confusion heightens as water levels continue to decline

Somerset Regional Council have expressed their disappointment, following confusion as to when Western Corridor Recycled...

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18th Nov. 2019 9:11 AM

WATER NEEDED: The Gold Coast Desalination Plant will be helping support the water situation once the grid drops below 60 per cent.

Here's what will happen to Noosa Shire's water next year

One of our primary water sources will be close to empty next year, so what then?

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23rd Sept. 2019 10:09 AM

BACK WHEN IT RAINED: Water over the spillway at Lake Macdonald in the big wet of 2010.

Where will water come from?

When Lake Macdonald is drained, Mary River will be our main water supply … or will it?

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20th Sept. 2019 4:09 PM

BACK WHEN IT RAINED: Water over the spillway at Lake Macdonald in the big wet of 2010.