As a landholder and statutory authority, Seqwater has a responsibility to address fire management in our catchments.
Planned burns help reduce fuel loads, such as grasses and dense undergrowth, and the risks of bushfires in our catchments.
Most of Seqwater’s planned burns take place between March and September, outside of bushfire season. There may be some burn activity outside of this period, weather permitting.
Seqwater prioritises our burn program each year to ensure those areas with the most fire risk are a focus. Suitable sites are identified using criteria which includes time since last burnt, amount of vegetation growth and surrounding neighbourhoods.
Seqwater works with the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) and other key agencies to plan each burn. We conduct each burn in accordance with a QFES burn permit, which outlines the ideal temperature, fuel moisture, wind speed and direction, and humidity level to conduct the burn.
Most of Seqwater’s planned burns take place between March and September. There may be some burn activity outside of this period, weather permitting.
Specific dates for burns can't be given, but neighbours adjoining the burn areas will be notified by letterbox drop. Notifications are also posted on our Facebook and Twitter pages on the day of a burn.
While every effort is made to conduct a burn program each year and planning is undertaken, all burns can be cancelled up to and including the day of the burn if the weather is unsuitable.
During a planned burn smoke may drift and can stay around for up to one week after the burn, subject to weather conditions.
If you have a respiratory health conditions, please follow the advice of your health practitioner and, if applicable, carry reliever medication with you at all times during the burn period.
During the burn, in case of emergency, please call 000.
Please see our planned burn schedule by region below. Not all planned burns on this schedule may be progressed this season, depending on conditions.
Northern region
Central region
Southern region
22 Aug 2023
**This planned burn has been cancelled**
Seqwater will conduct a planned burn near Mudgeeraba Water Treatment Plant on Thursday 24 August 2023, subject to weather conditions and other unforeseen delays.
Smoke will be visible for a short period. Smoke hazard signage will be placed on John Rogers Road for the awareness of road users.
If you are visiting for 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).
9 Aug 2023
Seqwater will conduct a planned burn at North Pine Dam on Thursday 10 August 2023, subject to weather conditions and other unforeseen delays.
The burn will take place near the dam wall at Joyner and is expected to generate a reasonable amount of smoke.
If you are visiting for 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).
9 Aug 2023
Seqwater will conduct a planned burn at Hinze Dam (Lake Advancetown) on Thursday 10 August 2023, subject to weather conditions and other unforeseen delays.
The burn will take place along Nerang-Murwillumbah Road. Wind direction should see most smoke pushed out over the lake. Traffic control will be in place as required.
If you are visiting for 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).
4 Aug 2023
Seqwater will conduct a planned burn at Lake Wyaralong on Wednesday 9 August 2023, subject to weather conditions and other unforeseen delays.
The Seqwater trail network between Hawkins, Knehr, Waters and Old Beaudesert Roads will be closed for the burn period until deemed safe to reopen.
Smoke will be visible to local Coulson communities.
Seqwater will place smoke hazard signage on Waters Rd, Knehr Rd and Old Beaudesert Rd.
If you are visiting for 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).
4 Aug 2023
Seqwater will conduct a planned burn at Lake Somerset on Tuesday 8 August 2023, subject to weather conditions and other unforeseen delays.
The burn will take place near the stop off point at Lake Somerset and is expected to generate a reasonable amount of smoke.
Smoke hazard signage will be place on Somerset-Kilcoy Road at Beam Creek, as required.
If you are visiting for 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).
2 Aug 2023
Seqwater will conduct a planned burn at North Pine Dam (Lake Samsonvale) on Thursday 3 August 2023, subject to weather conditions and other unforeseen delays.
The burn will take place near the North Pine Dam Water Treatment Plant (near Protheroe Road and Forgan Road) and is likely to produce a reasonable amount of smoke.
Smoke hazard signage will be placed as required on Forgan and Protheroe Roads.
If you are visiting for 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).
25 Jul 2023
Seqwater will conduct a planned burn at Lake Wivenhoe on Thursday 27 July 2023, subject to weather conditions and other unforeseen delays.
Smoke will be visible to local communities around Hays Landing and Billies Bay.
If you are visiting for 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).
24 Jul 2023
Seqwater will conduct a planned burn at Lake Wyaralong on Wednesday 26 July 2023, subject to weather conditions and other unforeseen delays.
Smoke will be visible to local Coulson communities. The Goan Hill trails at Lake Wyaralong including Mununjali Circuit, Sandy Creek Circuit and Goan Break will be closed. There will be traffic control along Boonah-Beaudesert Rd.
If you are visiting for 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).
21 Jul 2023
Seqwater will conduct a planned burn at Little Nerang Dam on Friday 21 July 2023, subject to weather conditions and other unforeseen delays.
Smoke will be visible to local communities in Neranwood.
If you are visiting for 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).
10 Jul 2023
Seqwater will be conducing a planned burn at Lake Somerset on Thursday 20 July 2023, subject to weather conditions and other unforeseen delays.
The burn will take place near the Hazeldean area, Lake Somerset and is expected to produce a reasonable amount of smoke. Weather conditions should hopefully push smoke into the lake and away from populated areas.
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).
10 Jul 2023
Seqwater will be conducting a planned burn at Lake Wyaralong on Tuesday 11 July 2023, subject to weather conditions and other unforeseen delays.
Fig Tree Break, Waters Link Break and Crows Ash Break multi-use trails will be closed throughout the burn.
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).
13 Jun 2023
Seqwater will be conducting a planned burn at Lake Wyaralong on Wednesday 14 June 2023, subject to weather conditions and other unforeseen delays.
The burn will take place near the Goan Hill recreation trails near Coulson, Lake Wyaralong. Smoke will be visible to communities near Coulson.
Smoke hazard signage will be placed along Boonah Beaudesert Road.
The Goan Hill trails will be closed throughout the burn. This closure involves all trails south of Boonah Beaudesert Road, including Goan break, Mununjali Circuit and Sandy Creek Circuit.
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).
1 Jun 2023
Seqwater will be conducting a planned burn at Hinze Dam on Thursday 1 June 2023, subject to weather conditions and other unforeseen delays.
The burn, near Pine Creek Rd, will produce a reasonable amount of smoke. Local communities, such as Springbrook and Numinbah Valley will be able to see smoke.
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).
29 May 2023
Seqwater will be conducting a planned burn at Lake Wyaralong on Tuesday 30 May 2023, subject to weather conditions and other unforeseen delays.
The burn is likely to produce a reasonable amount of smoke but in a remote location. Planned burns have been held in this same area on 20 April 2023, 9 May 2023 and 25 May 2023.
The Shoreline Recreation trail will be closed from Secret Valley to Knehr's Road. The Ngumbi Remote Campsite will be closed.
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).
24 May 2023
Seqwater will be conducting a planned burn at Kirkleagh, Lake Somerset on Thursday 25 May 2023, subject to weather conditions and other unforeseen delays.
The burn is likely to produce reasonable amounts of smoke but forecasted winds should push smoke towards the lake.
If you are visiting or travelling through the area, please remain vigilant, observe smoke hazard signage 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).
23 May 2023
Seqwater will be conducting a planned burn near Whiteside, Lake Samsonvale (North Pine Dam) on Wednesday 24 May 2023, subject to weather conditions and other unforeseen delays.
The burn is likely to produce reasonable amounts of smoke but forecast wind should push smoke towards the lake.
The Recreation Trail from McGavins View West Park through to the access point at the end of Vores Road will be closed.
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).
8 May 2023
Seqwater will be conducting a planned burn near O'Sheas Crossing Recreation Area, Lake Wivenhoe on Wednesday 10 May 2023, subject to weather conditions and other unforeseen delays.
The burn is likely to produce a moderate amount of smoke.
Smoke hazard signage will be place on Esk-Somerset Road as required.
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).
8 May 2023
Seqwater is conducting a planned burn at Lake Kurwongbah on Tuesday 9 May 2023, subject to weather conditions and other unforeseen delays.
The burn is likely to produce reasonable amounts of smoke for a short period, which are likely to blow over the lake.
Smoke hazard signage will be placed along Ski Club Access Road.
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).
8 May 2023
Seqwater will be conducting a planned burn at Lake Wyaralong on Tuesday 9 May 2023, subject to weather conditions and other unforeseen delays.
The burn is likely to produce a reasonable amount of smoke but in a remote location. This area was previously subject to a planned burn on 20 April 2023.
The Shoreline Recreation trail will be closed from Secret Valley to Knehr's Road. The Ngumbi Remote Campsite will be closed.
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).
3 May 2023
Seqwater will be conducting a planned burn at Leslie Harrison dam on Thursday 4 May 2023, subject to weather conditions and other unforeseen delays.
The burn is likely to produce reasonable amounts of smoke.
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).
2 May 2023
Seqwater will be assisting Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) and the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Rural Fire Service (RFS) to conduct a planned burn in the Gold Creek Dam area on Wednesday 3 May 2023, subject to weather conditions and other unforeseen delays.
There is potential for a moderate amount of smoke to be generated by this burn.
All trails at Gold Creek, including Gold Creek Break and the Loop Walking Trail, are closed until further notice.
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).
17 Apr 2023
Seqwater will be conducting a planned burn at North Pine Dam (Lake Samsonvale) on Thursday 20 April 2023, subject to weather conditions and other unforeseen delays.
The burn is likely to produce reasonable amounts of smoke, with forecast winds likely to blow smoke across the lake.
The Sailing Club will be closed to members while the burn is underway.
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).
17 Apr 2023
Seqwater will be conducting a planned burn near Lake Wyaralong on Thursday 20 April 2023, subject to weather conditions and other unforeseen delays.
The burn is likely to produce a reasonable amount of smoke but in a remote location.
The Shoreline Recreation Trail will be closed west of the Secret Valley recreation area through to Knehr Road (Western Trail Head - Taylors Gate).
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).
14 Apr 2023
Seqwater will be conducting a planned burn near Leslie Harrison Dam on Friday 14 April, subject to weather conditions and other unforeseen delays.
The burn is likely to produce a reasonable amount of smoke. 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).
11 Apr 2023
Seqwater has commenced its annual program of planned burns to reduce fuel loads and fire risk across South East Queensland’s water supply catchments.
Seqwater’s Principal of Recreation and Catchment Services, Justin Lee, said the first hazard reduction burns of the season were carried out safely near Leslie Harris Dam (Tingalpa) and on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) earlier this month, while burns near Lake Manchester and Gold Creek Dam (Brookfield) commenced this week.
“Planned burns are an essential practice for us to help reduce fuel loads, such as grasses and dense undergrowth, and mitigate the risk of wildfires in our water supply catchments while enhancing biodiversity,” Justin said.
“Each year the burn ‘window of opportunity’ is typically during the cooler months between March and September, and we’re pleased to be on schedule this year after the wet weather delayed last year’s season.
“Before each burn there’s meticulous analysis of conditions including identifying ideal temperatures, fuel moisture, wind speed and direction, and humidity levels to conduct the burn under ‘cool burn’ conditions and in accordance with our Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) permit to light.
“We consider impacts to flora, fauna, and our surrounding communities, and use a range of techniques to conduct safe planned burns to maintain and improve biodiversity and ecological values for the natural environment.
“We’re always extremely mindful of the effects that smoke from planned burns may have on neighbours and visitors to nearby lakes and appreciate their understanding while we work with the relevant agencies on this safety initiative.”
A range of key agencies and stakeholders are consulted as part of Seqwater’s burn program, including the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES), Rural Fire Service brigades, government agencies, traditional owners, and neighbours to safely facilitate each planned burn across the region.
Multiple agencies may be conducting burns at the same time, so it is important to stay up-to-date with planned burns in your area.
South East Queenslanders can access further information about Seqwater’s planned burn schedule by following Seqwater on Twitter or Facebook, downloading the Seqwater app or visiting Seqwater’s website at https://www.seqwater.com.au/recreation-and-safety-notices.
28 Mar 2023
Seqwater will be conducting a planned burn in conjunction with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service at Gold Creek from Tuesday 28 March to Friday 31 March 2023, subject to weather conditions and other unforeseen delays.
The Day Use Area will remain open, however the trail network will be closed and the burn is likely to produce reasonable amount of smoke. 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).
27 Mar 2023
Seqwater will be assisting Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) with a planned burn at Lake Manchester from Monday 27 March to Friday 31 March 2023, subject to weather conditions and other unforeseen delays.
The Day Use Area will remain open, however some trails will be closed and the burn is likely to produce reasonable amount of smoke. 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).
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