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Seqwater Seqwater is SEQ's bulk water authority, responsible for providing a safe and secure water supply.

We also provide essential flood mitigation, irrigation services to 1,200 rural customers in 7 water supply schemes and manage recreational areas visited by 2 million people a year. We are one of Australia's largest water businesses, with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital water authority. Our operations extend from Gympie to the New South Wales border, and west to the base of the Toowoomba ranges. We manage $10.8 billion of water supply assets and natural catchments of the region's major water supply sources, including dams/weirs, water treatment plants and climate-resilient water sources like the Gold Coast Desalination Plant and Western Corridor Recycled Water Scheme. Seqwater was formed on 1 January 2013 through a merger of 3 state-owned water businesses, SEQ Water Grid Manager, LinkWater and former Seqwater. We also assumed responsibilities undertaken by Qld Water Commission, such as the long term planning of the region's future water needs.

Flood Operations Centre updateSeqwater Flood Operations Centre has moved to Stand Up activation level.Releases from Nort...
22/10/2026

Flood Operations Centre update

Seqwater Flood Operations Centre has moved to Stand Up activation level.

Releases from North Pine Dam began at 11:00pm on Thursday, 22 October 2026 due to continuing rain.

These releases, combined with river and creek flows downstream of the dam, have caused water to inundate Youngs Crossing which is closed. It is not expected that AJ Wylie Bridge will be affected at this time.

Flood releases are required to manage water levels and make room for further inflows, in accordance with the Manual/s of Operational Procedures for Flood Mitigation: https://bit.ly/4dTKjX2.

Operational releases from Somerset into Wivenhoe Dam are currently occurring. These releases are not expected to cause the lake level in Wivenhoe to rise by more than 0.5 metres in the next 24 hours.

Flood releases from Wivenhoe Dam are not expected at this stage.

Please stay away from fast flowing or deep water near waterways downstream of the dams. We will continue to keep you updated.

Releases from North Pine Dam are possible in the coming days due to forecast heavy rainfall.The Flood Operations Centre ...
22/10/2026

Releases from North Pine Dam are possible in the coming days due to forecast heavy rainfall.

The Flood Operations Centre is at Lean Forward and is closely monitoring dam levels, rainfall and inflows into the dams on a 24/7 basis.

With wet weather on the way, here’s an important reminder about Wivenhoe Dam:
✅ Wivenhoe’s drinking water supply is sitting at about 80% full.
✅ But overall, the dam is only around one-third full when you include its massive flood storage.
✅ That means the flood compartment is completely empty and ready to safely take in rainfall.

What are flood releases?
When heavy rain causes Wivenhoe Dam to rise about its drinking water storage level, we make carefully controlled gated releases. These releases create space in the dam’s flood compartment to safely manage further inflows. All releases are strictly regulated and carefully managed by senior flood engineers under the Flood Operations Manual to safely balance dam levels and help reduce downstream impacts.

Stay safe, stay informed
- Several ungated dams are spilling excess water. Please stay away from any fast flowing or deep water near waterways downstream of the dams.
- Please follow updates from your local council and for the latest on weather warnings and river heights visit https://bit.ly/48xoJDT.
- For more information on dam levels, sign up for our free dam release notification service, visit: https://bit.ly/4dS8sx6

Operational releases from Somerset into Wivenhoe Dams will begin at 1pm 22 October 2026 due to continuing inflows. Pleas...
22/10/2026

Operational releases from Somerset into Wivenhoe Dams will begin at 1pm 22 October 2026 due to continuing inflows.

Please stay away from fast flowing or deep water near waterways downstream of the dams.

We will continue to keep you updated or visit https://bit.ly/4bzmnpm

Did you know there’s an artificial reef growing off the Gold Coast? 🐠🌊At the Seqwater Gold Coast Desalination Plant in T...
21/10/2026

Did you know there’s an artificial reef growing off the Gold Coast? 🐠🌊

At the Seqwater Gold Coast Desalination Plant in Tugun, parts of the seabed pipeline infrastructure have become thriving marine habitats.

Since 2009, the plant has helped secure drinking water for South East Queensland. Independent, long-term monitoring shows the surrounding marine environment continues to thrive.

Today, the structures are like an octopus's garden🐙 ― home to dozens of coral species, thousands of fish, and even the occasional Green Sea Turtle or Wobbegong.

Here’s how the site is designed to protect ocean life:
✅ Brine is safely returned 1.5 km offshore through a 200-metre diffuser system
✅ Water quality is monitored in real time
✅ Intake flow is slower than the natural current so that marine life and fish are not drawn in
✅ A protective grill is in place to prevent larger marine life from entering the pipe.

It’s a great example of how essential water infrastructure can operate responsibly — protecting marine ecosystems while supporting local communities.

This is a reminder that caring for our oceans takes smart design, strong partnerships and dedicated teams.

Have you ever seen marine life around underwater infrastructure? Let us know below 👇

20/10/2026

This , join Paralympic World champion swimmer, Alexa Leary, to see how you can use water wisely and Be A Water Saver. We all have a part to play.

🔁 Water connects everything. It helps grow the food on your plate, keeps your garden green, fills the swimming pool and ...
19/10/2026

🔁 Water connects everything. It helps grow the food on your plate, keeps your garden green, fills the swimming pool and gives fish and other wildlife a place to call home. It’s also behind plenty of the things we use every day, from the clothes we wear to supporting the production of electricity that powers our homes.

Keeping water flowing across SEQ takes a lot of planning behind the scenes. We manage dams, treat water, look after catchments and connect different water supplies through the SEQ Water Grid.

Why so many moving parts? Because our region’s water needs are connected, and we need to plan for a range of conditions as SEQ grows and changes.

This National Water Week, take a moment to think about just how much of our everyday lives comes back to water. 💧

🚧 Hinze Dam Eastern Boat Ramp closure 🚧The Eastern Boat Ramp at Hinze Dam will remain closed until the morning of Tuesda...
17/10/2026

🚧 Hinze Dam Eastern Boat Ramp closure 🚧

The Eastern Boat Ramp at Hinze Dam will remain closed until the morning of Tuesday, 20 October, after damage to facilities at the site.

We’re working to fix the damage and get the area ready for visitors again as soon as possible.

Thanks for your patience while we get repairs underway.

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at Wivenhoe Dam?Join Seqwater for a free guided tour of South East Queensla...
17/10/2026

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at Wivenhoe Dam?

Join Seqwater for a free guided tour of South East Queensland's largest water storage and discover how this critical piece of infrastructure operates. You'll enjoy spectacular views from the top of the dam wall and get rare access inside the dam wall itself.

Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Register here: Seqwater https://bit.ly/4zaUAH3
☕ While you're there, treat yourself to a coffee from Chitty Chitty Bean Bean, who'll be onsite keeping visitors fuelled for their dam adventure.
For safety reasons, tour participants must be aged 10 years and older.

Reckon repainting the living room was a big job? 🎨Spare a thought for the crew recoating 4 of the 5 gates at Wivenhoe. E...
16/10/2026

Reckon repainting the living room was a big job? 🎨

Spare a thought for the crew recoating 4 of the 5 gates at Wivenhoe. Each gate takes around 1,175 litres of heavy-duty coating (near enough to fill 5 wheelie bins!), and about 5 months of work per gate to get it done.

Roughly every 10 years we give the gates on our dams a sand and full recoat if they need it. Same reason you'd sand back and repaint the trailer before it rusts out from under you — get in early and the gear lasts!

The water side cops a full sandblast back to bare steel before a single drop goes on, and the whole lot gets wrapped up like a giant cocoon to keep the mess in and the dust out. Here's a peek of what’s going on underneath 👀

It's a massive job, but it keeps the gates in top condition for another 10 years!

⚠️ EWEN MADDOCK TOURS CANCELLED ⚠️Unfortunately, our upcoming Ewen Maddock Dam and Water Treatment Plant tours have been...
12/10/2026

⚠️ EWEN MADDOCK TOURS CANCELLED ⚠️

Unfortunately, our upcoming Ewen Maddock Dam and Water Treatment Plant tours have been cancelled due to the forecast wet weather.

We're sorry to disappoint those who had booked and know many of you were looking forward to attending. While this wasn't the outcome we had hoped for, visitor safety must come first.

Thank you for your understanding. 💙

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Ipswich, QLD

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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