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Title: Toowoomba's Dam levels
Post by: Novice on December 22, 2010, 12:17:44 PM
Good to see Toowoomba's dam levels slowly trending upwards with this rain lately too. The combined totals for Cooby , Creesbrook and Perserverance is now 43.1%.

I got this info from this link :

http://www.toowoombarc.qld.gov.au/index.php?option=com_quanta&view=history&record_id=0&category_id=510&Itemid=478

Cheers,
Dave.
Title: Re: Toowoomba's Dam levels
Post by: aussiebasser on December 22, 2010, 12:52:08 PM
You'd think with all the money spent on the pipeline and pumping station at Wivenhoe to puch the water up to Cressbrook that it'd be full by now.  Oh wait, that's right, it didn't work did it.  More money down the recycled water pipe.
Title: Re: Toowoomba's Dam levels
Post by: StevenM on December 22, 2010, 08:39:49 PM
Bloody hell Dale

 :OMG

Hope Captain B dont see your post, she would be deeply hurt.  ;D

You know her mentor Pete has treid his best to get her into a great leader with forward thinking and great decisions like he had.  ;)
Title: Re: Toowoomba's Dam levels
Post by: Novice on December 24, 2010, 12:20:17 AM
Does anyone really know how much the pipeline to Cressbrook cost? Its capacity?

I do remember seeing Captain Bligh with her hard hat at some grand opening of it on TV awhile back , funny how all has gone quiet about the said pipeline .

Politicians are like nappies , they need to be changed regularly for the same reason !!

Cheers,
Dave.
Title: Re: Toowoomba's Dam levels
Post by: Bracey on December 24, 2010, 05:13:59 AM
Good to see Leslie Dam at Warwick on the rise too Dave. Just checked it's levels yesterday at 64%.

Last time I saw Leslie, it was at 6% and you could have thrown a rock across one bank to the other in some places if you had a good arm.

Things are looking brighter. Got on the dog and bone to wish family friends out at Goondiwindi a Merry Xmas yesterday and they are receiving their fare share out there too. Apparenty there is plenty of Yella's and Cod being caught out that way and the rivers are looking sensational.

Cheers Dave
Title: Re: Toowoomba's Dam levels
Post by: mackdonalds on December 25, 2010, 05:49:49 AM
Does anyone really know how much the pipeline to Cressbrook cost? Its capacity?


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While Wivenhoe is above capacity the pipe will pump up to 60 megalitres a day, double what is currently being pumped.


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Mayor Peter Taylor hailed the decision as a major win for Toowoomba and the $187 million Wivenhoe pipeline.


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Since opening on January 28, the Wivenhoe Pipeline has delivered more than 4000 megalitres to Cressbrook Dam at an average of 47 megalitres a day.

Title: Re: Toowoomba's Dam levels
Post by: Brad H on December 25, 2010, 10:18:22 AM
Drove over Perseverance again on Thurs evening, it is still way down, at least 8-10 meters of stain showing on the pump tower. Interestingly there was a orange/brown scum on the water possibly a algal bloom ???

Brad
Title: Re: Toowoomba's Dam levels
Post by: Novice on January 05, 2011, 06:35:23 PM
Combined totals for these 3 dams is now 62.5 % . Along with Lake Clarendon , I think they'd be the last of SE QLD's dam's yet to spill.

http://www.toowoombarc.qld.gov.au/index.php?option=com_quanta&view=history&record_id=0&category_id=510&Itemid=478

Cheers,
Dave.
Title: Re: Toowoomba's Dam levels
Post by: mackdonalds on January 08, 2011, 07:21:02 AM
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7th January 2011

  UPDATE: Perseverance Dam flowed over the spillway at 2.05pm today for the first time in almost 10 years.

Significant rainfall in the area both yesterday and today pushed the level from 97 per cent this morning to overflowing early in the afternoon.

Perseverance Dam last spilled on February 21, 2001.

This water flows down Perseverance Creek directly into Lake Cressbrook which is currently at around 56% capacity.

Spillage from Perseverance Dam into Lake Cressbrook will accelerate the filling of Lake Cressbrook and it is anticipated that all storage dams will reach near full capacity in the near future.

Currently, the combined storage level of Toowoomba’s three dams is sitting at around 70%.

The last time dams were at this level was July 18, 2002. Cooby Dam is currently around 71% capacity.

The last time the combined dam level reached 100% was on March 21, 1999, with Cooby Dam spilling on February 5 and Cressbrook Dam on March 21 that year.

Dam levels are expected to continue to rise due to runoff and forecast showery weather over the weekend.

Title: Re: Toowoomba's Dam levels
Post by: aussiebasser on January 10, 2011, 07:53:25 AM
Cressbrook is overflowing now.
Title: Re: Toowoomba's Dam levels
Post by: StevenM on January 10, 2011, 08:48:11 AM
Someone tild me that Wivenhoe was at 156%  :o
Title: Re: Toowoomba's Dam levels
Post by: bushwacker on January 10, 2011, 09:10:27 AM
Someone tild me that Wivenhoe was at 156%  :o

Dont they have 5 gates open ? must be a hell of a lot of water up there  :o
Title: Re: Toowoomba's Dam levels
Post by: aussiebasser on January 10, 2011, 10:15:19 AM
I heard this morning that Somerset is at 150% and Wivenhoe is at 140%.  Our fish release for tomorrow has been postponed.
Title: Re: Toowoomba's Dam levels
Post by: StevenM on January 10, 2011, 11:07:30 AM
Dont they have 5 gates open ? must be a hell of a lot of water up there  :o

Dave was out there and said the shelters on Lumley are under at the point. He is getting some pics
Title: Re: Toowoomba's Dam levels
Post by: Apple on January 10, 2011, 11:33:22 AM
Hi Dale

Were you planing on releasing another batch of fingerlings into Sommerset and Wivenhoe?
If so, when do you plan to do it now?

Cheers Adrian 
Title: Re: Toowoomba's Dam levels
Post by: StevenM on January 10, 2011, 12:28:54 PM
Check out front Home page

Levels at 154 and 148%  :OMG
Title: Re: Toowoomba's Dam levels
Post by: mackdonalds on January 10, 2011, 01:06:01 PM
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Dam Levels

Cooby 124.3 % 26,096 ML  Perseverance 107.6 % 28,951 ML  Cressbrook 94.2 %
Title: Re: Toowoomba's Dam levels
Post by: StevenM on January 10, 2011, 04:12:46 PM
Here are some current pics of T'Bah

some of these pics are only 30 minutes old

Rape my black dog

(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s20/Hi-Yo/withcott.jpg)

(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s20/Hi-Yo/piginmud.jpg)

(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s20/Hi-Yo/maccastoowoomba.jpg)

(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s20/Hi-Yo/jamesst.jpg)

(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s20/Hi-Yo/grandcentral2.jpg)

(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s20/Hi-Yo/grandcentral.jpg)

(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s20/Hi-Yo/gardentown.jpg)

(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s20/Hi-Yo/ballard.jpg)
Title: Re: Toowoomba's Dam levels
Post by: Nativeman on January 10, 2011, 05:00:13 PM
Steven

That's amazing cr@p...down the center of town along the railway line by the looks...Are you up there?

Cheers
Title: Re: Toowoomba's Dam levels
Post by: StevenM on January 10, 2011, 05:21:14 PM
No we have a branch up there mate.

Just saw the 5 oclock news, a small 4by rippen doen the street at 30 odd k.s but riding on water.

Gatton have been told to start get ready to evacuate.

That goes into the loockyer, and you know where that goes.
Title: Re: Toowoomba's Dam levels
Post by: A Marshall on January 10, 2011, 06:57:24 PM
Anybody in the Lockyer Valley needing help or somewhere to stay give us a yell.
0403150116

Cheers Andrew
Title: Re: Toowoomba's Dam levels
Post by: StevenM on January 10, 2011, 09:23:46 PM
Look at thi sriver height plot of the Lockyer..

Thats a wall of water

Title: Re: Toowoomba's Dam levels
Post by: Steve B on January 10, 2011, 10:10:43 PM
Amazing photos Stephen!! thanks...wow those high up shots from Grand central are amazing. I wonder how far that cop car made it??? or the little buzz box up its clanger.....imagine when they both stalled with a semi fair up them!!!!..wouldn't like to be in either of those cars!!!

Cheers Steve
Title: Re: Toowoomba's Dam levels
Post by: mackdonalds on January 20, 2011, 05:10:04 PM
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No public access to storage dams continues     
Thursday, 20 January 2011 16:37 
Toowoomba’s three storage dams remain off limits to the public, following an inspection by engineering experts today.

An inspection by dam safety engineers and an experienced geologist today revealed that road conditions at Cressbrook and Perseverance dams still present a serious safety risk.

Landslips on Perseverance Dam Road and Cressbrook Dam access road were assessed and permanent road closure implemented on a section of Perseverance Dam Road.

The closure will be implemented just east of the access road to the Perseverance Dam pump station and on the eastern side of the Perseverance Dam spillway, restricting access to all vehicles and pedestrians between these two locations.

It is expected the closure will be in effect for an extended period, until permanent repairs are undertaken. Access to Perseverance Dam or spillway by council officers for operational reasons will be on foot only.

Other than for essential staff, the three dams and recreation park areas remain closed to all public entry.

Road access to Cooby Dam beyond the locked gate on Pipeline Road is restricted to authorised council officers undertaking dam safety operations or restoration works.

Road access to Cressbrook Dam beyond the locked gate at Mount Jockey is restricted to authorised council officers only.

The use of water craft on Cressbrook, Perseverance and Cooby dams is restricted to authorised activities only until further notice due to the large volume of debris and navigation equipment that needs to be replaced or repositioned.
 
Title: Re: Toowoomba's Dam levels
Post by: Editor on July 09, 2012, 11:59:26 PM
We missed the notice on Cressbrook Lake being closed. By the by, it is now open again if anyone is looking to visit.



Boating allowed at Cressbrook Dam

Boating enthusiasts can resume leisure activities at Cressbrook Dam.

Toowoomba Regional Council today (July 3) re-opened the dam to boating following last week's temporary ban.

The safety precaution was triggered when water flowed over the spillway following inflows from rain across the catchment.

The dam level has dropped sufficiently to allow boats to return to the dam for the final week of school holidays.

All recreational users also can visit Loveday Cove at Cooby Dam.

Cooby Dam wall picnic area remains closed due to damage suffered during the 2011 flooding.