With construction now underway, residents have raised concerns regarding the increased number of heavy haulage vehicles travelling along Lake Macdonald Drive, particularly regarding alleged speeding. We have collated the...
Read MoreWith preliminary site establishment works nearing completion, Seqwater have provided the below update in italics on the ongoing Lake Macdonald Dam Improvement Project to advise that works will soon enter the main construction...
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As mentioned in our previous Noosa 360 update, we sent a letter to update the new Queensland...
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Seqwater have provided the following update which in summary is to prepare for major construction...
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Seqwater have advised the following dates, times and locations for the community information...
Read MorePer our previous Noosa 360 update this month, Seqwater have released the final design concept for the upgrade of the Lake Macdonald Dam, with early works set to commence in March ahead of major construction mid-2024. Following...
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Following delays, which Sandy has previously reported, Seqwater have released the final design...
Read MoreWith a continuing dry spell, and community concerns regarding low water levels at Lake Macdonald in Cooroy, the following information is provided to assist, especially for those new to this area. Lake Macdonald’s full supply...
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As posted to our Facebook page in June, Sandy met with representatives from South East Queensland...
Read MoreIn response to resident concerns regarding fencing, including the use of barbed wire, at the water treatment plant at Lake MacDonald, the Minister for Water has obtained the following information (in italics) from Seqwater:...
Read MoreIt was announced on the January 22, 2021, that the Lake MacDonald Dam Upgrade Project is currently being reassessed after the procurement phase, and as a result, the scheduled water lowering will not be occurring in March. We...
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Lake Macdonald, Cooroy and Tinbeerwah residents will be contacted by Seqwater this week regarding...
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Seqwater have today announced Lake Macdonald dam lowering is now to commence in 2021 to allow...
Read MoreWith the recent release of the Coordinator-General’s (CG) evaluation report on the Impact Assessment Report, it is heartening to see that the CG has listened to submissions made in relation to safety concerns regarding the usage...
Read MoreSeqwater has prepared a draft impact assessment report (IAR) for the Lake Macdonald aka Six Mile Creek Dam Safety Upgrade project which is now available. To view the report and make a submission on the project’s potential...
Read MoreThe electorate office has received the following update and information from Seqwater; The project construction has been re-scheduled and the lowering of the lake will begin in March 2020, ahead of construction. The best time of...
Read MoreSeqwater will be seeking feedback from stakeholders and the local community in August and September 2018 to better understand the potential impacts of the Lake Macdonald Dam Safety Upgrade and identify ways to avoid or reduce...
Read MoreIn preparation for the 2026–27 State Budget, we have written to a number of Ministers seeking consideration of projects, services and infrastructure identified by our electorate that remain unfunded or only partially funded....
Read MoreWith potential increases in population and visitations leading up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, its important Noosa’s water supply is sustainable. We understand from a visit to Lake Macdonald Dam in 2024...
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Noosa Queensland Day Awards 2025 Laughter, cheers, and moving tears filled The J Noosa as we...
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