Image Article Spillway works now completed at Sideling Creek Dam 8 May 2020 Construction work on the $18 million Sideling Creek Dam Upgrade is now complete, with final upgrades to the spillway and downstream restoration finished earlier this month. Dam Improvement Program
Image Article Causes and impacts of flooding 8 Mar 2025 Australia's diverse climate and geography make it particularly vulnerable to various types of flooding, each with its unique causes and impacts.
Image Article Cane toad's own toxins being used to fight back against pest 15 Aug 2019 Science-based cane toad traps that use the pests’ own toxin against them are being rolled out across the Hinze Dam catchment. Seqwater has stepped up its fight to protect biodiversity from cane toads... Pest management Source protection Research
Image Article Applications open for popular water industry Graduate Program 28 Oct 2021 University graduates in South East Queensland are being offered the chance to kick start a career in one of the most important industries in the world. The region’s bulk water authority, Seqwater...
Image Article Popular recreation spots closed as bushfires impact SEQ 11 Sep 2019 Popular walking trails and some boat ramps at Seqwater dams across South East Queensland have been closed to the public as bushfires continue across the region. Seqwater Chief Executive Officer Neil... Recreation
Image Article Construction update at Ewen Maddock Dam - September 2020 1 Oct 2020 As you may already be aware, the lake at Ewen Maddock Dam has now been lowered to less than 60% for work to start on the embankment wall. This work is now well underway, with the project slightly... Dam Improvement Program
Image Article Rainfall boosts SEQ Water Grid but little joy for Wivenhoe 26 Mar 2021 The wet weather that drenched parts of South East Queensland this week has seen the region’s combined water supply level rise by 3% - the highest it’s been since October last year.
Image Article Gold Coast Biggest Tree Planting Day continues to grow in popularity 19 Aug 2019 With the spring season approaching, hundreds of green thumbs are set to gather in the Gold Coast hinterland with a goal of planting more than 15,000 native trees in a single day. The initiative is... Recreation
Image Article What is the difference between a gated and ungated dam? 6 Mar 2025 Dams collect and store water primarily to provide South East Queensland with the drinking water that comes out of our taps. Seqwater manages 25 referable dams across the South East Queensland (SEQ)...
Image Article Sun’s out, safety’s in: Seqwater urges community to stay safe on the water 9 Dec 2025 While summer is all about fun in the sun, safety on and around the water remains a top priority, with Seqwater launching it’s Be Safe, For Fun’s Sake campaign to remind visitors to stay safe at its...
For all life threatening emergencies phone Police, Fire Brigade, or Ambulance 000 (or 112) Do you need assistance from your local SES members? State Emergency Service 132 500 Are there burst pipes in your area? Contact Seqwater 1300 737 928 Have you lost water supply to your home, are there taste and odor issues with your drinking water? Urban Utilities 13 23 64 Unitywater 1300 086 489 City of Gold Coast 1300 000 928 Logan City Council (07) 3412 3412 Redland City Council (07) 3829 8999 Are there roads flooded, or localised flooding in your area? Brisbane City Council (07) 3403 8888 Ipswich City Council (07) 3810 6666 Moreton Bay Regional Council (07) 3205 0555 Scenic Rim Regional Council (07) 5540 5111 City of Gold Coast 1300 000 928 Lockyer Valley Regional Council 1300 005 872 Noosa Council (07) 5329 6500 Somerset Regional Council (07) 5424 4000 Gympie Regional Council 1300 307 800 Logan City Council (07) 3412 5494 Redland City Council (07) 3829 8999 Sunshine Coast Council (07) 5475 7272