If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burns
As a major landholder, Seqwater has a responsibility to manage fire on our land and around our assets.
We conduct planned burns before the bushfire season to help protect our local communities, properties, and the environment.
Your safety is important to us. Each year, our planned burns reduce bushfire risks by managing vegetation and natural fuel hazards. Areas with high fire risk are prioritised using data and criteria that includes time since the last burn, amount of vegetation growth and surrounding communities.
Each of our planned burns adhere to strict guidelines set by the Queensland Fire Department (QFD)These guidelines consider essential factors like temperature, humidity, wind speed, and direction which help to inform decisions about planned burns and ensures burns are conducted safely.
When burns will be held
Most of Seqwater’s 2026 planned burns take place between March and end-September. There may be some burn activity outside of this period, weather and site conditions permitting. Some planned burns may be cancelled up to and including the schedule day if the weather and site conditions are unsuitable.
Schedule for 2026
Our planned burns are listed below by region. Not all planned burns on this schedule may be progressed this season, depending on conditions.
Northern region
- Borumba Dam
- Cooloolabin Dam
- Enogerra Dam
- Ewen Maddock Dam
- Sideling Creek Dam (Lake Kurwongbah)
- Lake Macdonald
- North Pine Dam (Lake Samsonvale)
Central region
- Gold Creek Reservoir
- Clarendon Dam
- Manchester Dam
- Somerset Dam
- Wivenhoe Dam
- Mt Crosby (Mt Crosby/Kholo area)
Southern region
- Bromelton
- Hinze Dam
- Leslie Harrison Dam
- Maroon Dam
- Molendinar WTP
- Moogerah Dam
- Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island)
- Wyaralong Dam
Smoke alerts and updates
Smoke alerts and new information will be updated here regularly.
Planned burn in Brabazon Rd area, Lake Brabazon on 13 August 2026
13 Aug 2026
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn in the Brabazon Rd area, Lake Brabazon on Thursday 13 August 2026.
Planned burn in Cooloolabin Dam Peninsula on 13 August 2026
13 Aug 2026
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn in Cooloolabin Dam Peninsula on Thursday 13 August 2026.
The burn is likely to produce a reasonable amount of smoke that will be visible along East Bank, Stumers Road.
If you are visiting or travelling through, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned Burn at Leslie Harrison Dam Brightview South, Wednesday 12 August 2026
10 Aug 2026
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn at Leslie Harrison Dam Brightview South on Wednesday 12 August 2026.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn at Cattle Yard Break, Hinze Dam on 5 August 2026
4 Aug 2026
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn at Cattle Yard Break, Hinze Dam on Wednesday 5 August 2026.
Some recreational trails will be closed temporarily. View our recreation and safety notices for more information.
If you are visiting or travelling through, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn near Lilybrook Road, Lake Wyaralong on 4 August 2026
3 Aug 2026
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn near Lilybrook Road, Lake Wyaralong on Tuesday 4 August 2026.
Smoke will be visible near Lilybrook Road and Boonah Beaudesert Highway.
Sandy Creek recreational trails will be closed for the duration of the planned burn until deemed safe.
If you are visiting or travelling through, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn at Mt Crosby Bowls Club on 31 July 2026
29 Jul 2026
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn near the Mt Crosby Bowls Club on Friday 31 July 2026.
The burn is likely to produce a reasonable amount of smoke that will be visible along East Bank, Stumers Road.
If you are visiting or travelling through, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn at Quarry Ridge East, Hinze Dam on 30 July 2026
29 Jul 2026
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn at Quarry Ridge East, Hinze Dam on Thursday 30 July 2026.
The burn is likely to produce a reasonable amount of smoke.
If you are visiting or travelling through, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn scheduled in the Goan Rd area of Lake Wyaralong on 29 July 2026
24 Jul 2026
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn in the Goan Rd area of Lake Wyaralong on Wednesday 29 July 2026.
The fire and smoke will be visible along Goan Rd and Boonah Beaudesert Highway.
Traffic Control will be implemented along the Highway and Goan Rd for road user and fire staff safety.
Mununjali Circuit and Sandy Ck cecreational trails will be closed for the duration of the Planned Burn until deemed safe.
If you are visiting or travelling through, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned Burn at McKey’s Hill, Lake Wivenhoe on Monday 27 July 2026
24 Jul 2026
Seqwater is conducting a planned burn at McKey’s Hill, Lake Wivenhoe on Monday 27 July 2026.
The burn is likely to produce a reasonable amount of smoke. The predicted SW wind will disperse smoke across Crossdale community but due to elevation of the burn block, impacts will be minimal.
If you are visiting or travelling through, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn at Cormorant Bay, Lake Wivenhoe from Monday 13 July to Wednesday 15 July 2026
10 Jul 2026
Seqwater is continuing a planned burn at Cormorant Bay, Lake Wivenhoe on Monday 13 July to Wednesday 15 July 2026.
The walking trails at Cormorant Bay will be closed for the duration of the burn, and we will reopen the area as soon as it is safe to do so.
The burn is likely to produce reasonable amount of smoke. If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn at Cormorant Bay, Lake Wivenhoe from Wednesday 8 July to Friday 10 July 2026
7 Jul 2026
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn at Cormorant Bay, Lake Wivenhoe on Wednesday 8 July to Friday 10 July 2026.
The walking trails at Cormorant Bay will be closed for the duration of the burn, and we will reopen the area as soon as it is safe to do so.
The burn is likely to produce reasonable amount of smoke. If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn at Leslie Harrison Dam on Friday 19th June 2026
18 Jun 2026
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn at Oakridge Peninsula near Leslie Harrison Dam on Friday 19 June 2026.
The burn is likely to produce a reasonable amount of smoke that will be visible in the Tingalpa Reservoir area.
If you are visiting or travelling through, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn at Lake Wyaralong on Thursday 18th June 2026
17 Jun 2026
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn at Lake Wyaralong on Thursday 18 June 2026.
The Shoreline Trail at Lake Wyaralong will be closed during the burn between the Western Trail Head (Taylors Gate) and Smith House site, and will reopen the area as soon as it is safe to do so.
If you are visiting or travelling through, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
The burn is likely to produce reasonable amount of smoke that will be visible to the east in the Old Beaudesert Rd area at Wyaralong. If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn near North Pine Dam on Thursday 4th June 2026
1 Jun 2026
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn near North Pine Dam on Thursday 4 June 2026.
The burn is likely to produce a reasonable amount of smoke that will be visible in the Cashmere, Kurwongbah, Joyner, and Petrie areas.
If you are visiting or travelling through, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn scheduled at Lake Kurwongbah Scouts Road on Thursday 7 May 2026
30 Apr 2026
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn at Lake Kurwongbah, Scouts Road on Thursday 7 May 2026.
Ignition is planned from 1000hrs. Reasonable amounts of smoke will be visible in the Cashmere, Kurwongbah and Petrie areas.
If you are visiting or travelling through, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn scheduled at Numinbah Valley on Tuesday 14 April 2026
14 Apr 2026
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn at Numinbah Valley on Tuesday14th April 2026
Ignition is planned from 1200. No direct impact expected of local smoke drift.
If you are visiting or travelling through, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn scheduled at Lake Wivenhoe (Murrumba Island) on Wednesday 15th April 2026
13 Apr 2026
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn at Lake Wivenhoe (Murrumba Island) on Wednesday 15th April 2026
Ignition is planned from 1000. Predictions expect smoke to be carried in an easterly direction. Influenced winds will disperse smoke out on to Lake Wivenhoe.
If you are visiting or travelling through, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn scheduled at Leslie Harrison Dam (Wildsoet Street) on 9 April 2026
7 Apr 2026
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn at Leslie Harison Dam on Tuesday 17 March 2026.
Ignition is planned from 0900. Predictions expect smoke to be carried in a ENE direction. Influenced winds will disperse smoke across adjacent bushland.
If you are visiting or travelling through, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn scheduled at Lake Wivenhoe Wall Groyne-Stock Pile on 26 March 2026
24 Mar 2026
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn at Lake Wivenhoe Wall Groyne-Stock Pile 26 March 2026.
The burn is likely to produce smoke that may be visible. Predictions expect smoke to be carried in a NW, NNW direction. Influenced wind will carry smoke away and downstream of the dam wall.
If you are visiting or travelling through, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn scheduled at Leslie Harrison Dam on 17 March 2026
16 Mar 2026
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn at Leslie Harison Dam on Tuesday 17 March 2026.
The burn is likely to produce a reasonable amount of smoke that will be visible. Predictions expect smoke to be carried in a ENE direction. Influenced winds will carry smoke away from adjacent residents and out onto the lake, however smoke will be visible from surrounding areas.
If you are visiting or travelling through, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn scheduled at Gold Creek on 4 December 2025
2 Dec 2025
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn at Gold Creek on Thursday 4 December 2025.
The burn is likely to produce a reasonable amount of smoke that will be visible. Predictions expect smoke to be carried in a ENE direction across the Lake and catchment.
If you are visiting or travelling through, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn scheduled at Lake Wyaralong on 12 September 2025
11 Sep 2025
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn at Lake Wyaralong on Friday 12 September 2025.
The burn is likely to produce a reasonable amount of smoke that will be visible on in the Old Beaudesert Road area in Wyaralong area, close to Coulson locality border.
If you are visiting or travelling through, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn scheduled at Minjerriba (North Stradbroke Island) on Wednesday 10 September 2025
8 Sep 2025
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn at Minjerriba (North Stradbroke Island) near the water treatment plant on Wednesday 10 September 2025.
The burn is likely to produce a reasonable amount of smoke that will be visible on the Southern portion of the island with predicted NW winds carrying smoke away from township areas and out to sea.
If you are visiting or travelling through, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn near Charlies Point at Lake Macdonald Dam on Thursday 11 September 2025
8 Sep 2025
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn at Charlies Point, Lake Macdonald Dam, on Thursday 11 September 2025.
The burn is likely to produce a reasonable amount of smoke that will be visible around the Lake Macdonald Dam area at the Sunshine Coast.
If you are visiting or travelling through, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn near Hinze Dam Eastern Boat Ramp on Monday 8 September 2025
8 Sep 2025
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn at Hinze Dam's Eastern Boat Ramp on Monday 8 September 2025.
The burn is likely to produce a reasonable amount of smoke that will be visible in the Panorama and Mudgeeraba areas of the Gold Coast.
Temporary trail closures will be in place for the duration of this burn.
If you are visiting or travelling through, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn near Wyaralong Dam wall on Tuesday 9 September 2025
8 Sep 2025
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn near Wyaralong Dam wall on Tuesday 9 September 2025.
The burn is likely to produce a reasonable amount of smoke that will be visible near the dam wall area of the Wyaralong/Allenview locality border.
If you are visiting or travelling through, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn at Kirkleagh WTP at Somerset Dam on Tuesday 26 August 2025
25 Aug 2025
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn at Kirkleagh Water Treatment Plant, Somerset Dam, on Tuesday 26 August 2025.
The burn is likely to produce a reasonable amount of smoke that will be visible in the Somerset Region area.
If you are visiting or travelling through the area, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn near Wyaralong Dam on Monday 18 August 2025
14 Aug 2025
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn near Wyaralong Dam on Monday 18 August 2025.
The burn is likely to produce a reasonable amount of smoke that will be visible from the north side of Boonah-Beaudesert Road Highway.
If you are visiting or travelling through, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn along Esk Kilcoy Road, Somerset Dam, on Thursday 14 August 2025
12 Aug 2025
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn along Esk-Kilcoy Road near Somerset Dam on Thursday 14 August 2025.
The burn is likely to produce a reasonable amount of smoke that will be visible in the Somerset Region area.
If you are visiting or travelling through, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn near Kirkleagh Water Treatment Plant Somerset Dam on Wednesday 13 August 2025
12 Aug 2025
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn at Kirkleagh Water Treatment Plant near Somerset Dam on Wednesday 13 August 2025.
The burn is likely to produce a reasonable amount of smoke that will be visible in the Somerset Region area.
If you are visiting or travelling through, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn along in Coulson area, Wyaralong Dam on Tuesday 12 August 2025
12 Aug 2025
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn near the Coulson area of Wyaralong Dam on Tuesday 12 August 2025.
The burn is likely to produce a reasonable amount of smoke that will be visible from the north side of Boonah Beaudesert Road highway.
Traffic management will be implemented along the highway for road user and staff safety.
If you are visiting or travelling through, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn along Kilcoy Road, Somerset Dam Beams Creek, Tuesday 5 August 2025
5 Aug 2025
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn at Somerset Dam Beams Creek, along Kilcoy Road in Esk on Tuesday 5 August 2025.
The burn is likely to produce a reasonable amount of smoke that will be visible in the Somerset region.
If you are visiting or travelling through, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn near Wyaralong Dam wall on Wednesday 16 July 2025
15 Jul 2025
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn at Wyaralong Dam, near the dam wall area, on Wednesday 16 July 2025.
The burn is likely to produce a reasonable amount of smoke that will be visible to public access areas.
If you are visiting or travelling through, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn along Samsonvale Road, North Pine Dam, on Wednesday 16 July 2025
15 Jul 2025
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn at North Pine Dam, along Samsonvale Road, on Wednesday 16 July 2025.
The burn is likely to produce a reasonable amount of smoke that will be visible in the area.
If you are visiting or travelling through, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn near Somerset Dam (near Kirkleigh WTP) on Thursday 10 July 2025
7 Jul 2025
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn near Kirkleigh Water Treatment Plant near Somerset Dam on Thursday 10 July 2025.
The burn is likely to produce a reasonable amount of smoke that will be visible in the Somerset Region area.
If you are visiting or travelling through the area, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn near Cormorant Bay, Wivenhoe Dam, on Wednesday 9 July 2025
7 Jul 2025
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn near Cormorant Bay, Wivenhoe Dam, on Wednesday 9 July 2025.
The burn is likely to produce a reasonable amount of smoke in the area and visible from the Esk Kilcoy Road near Wivenhoe Dam area.
If you are visiting or travelling through the area, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn near North Pine Dam Wednesday 9 July 2025
7 Jul 2025
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn near the North Pine Dam Water Treatment Plant (Protheroe Road and Forgan Road, Joyner) on Wednesday 9 July 2025.
The burn is likely to produce a reasonable amount of smoke in the area for the duration of the active lighting and burn progression until blackout containment is completed.
If you are visiting or travelling through the area, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned burn near Wivenhoe Dam Tuesday 27 May 2025
27 May 2025
Seqwater has scheduled a planned burn near the Wivenhoe Dam, Sinnamon Point, on Tuesday 27 May 2025.
The burn is likely to produce a reasonable amount of smoke visible from the Esk Kilcoy Road near the Wivenhoe Dam area.
If you are visiting or travelling through the area, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of staff and signage on site.
If you have a respiratory health condition, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and in case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Important information
Smoke impacts
Smoke may still drift and can stay around for up to one week after the planned burns, subject to weather. During a planned burn, we recommend that you stay indoors, keep your windows and doors closed. Try to avoid outdoor activities in areas affected by smoke including washing and hanging out clothes to dry.
Residents with respiratory conditions
We recommend you stay indoors with windows and doors closed and use an air purifier if available. You should discuss the planned burns with your health practitioner and follow their advice. Ensure you always carry necessary medications with you.
If you start to feel unwell, please contact your health practitioner, and in the case of an emergency, please call triple zero (000).
Other information
- QFES current bushfire warnings: https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents
- QFES current hazard reduction burn notifications: www.qfes.qld.gov.au/safety-education/hazard-reduction-burn-notifications.