Eastern dams ramp closures

[Member]

Just watched an article on the 10 news at 5 about Sommerset, Wivenhoe and another dam ( Barroon maybe ) where they have roped off the ramps for water hazard and safety reasons yet water skiers are not even paying attention as to why they are there and launching boats anyway..

How thick can you honestly get ? sure its a bummer the ramps are closed but closed for a good reason.
I expect they will not be the only dams effected in that way as there are a few rogue floaters getting around moogerah aswell from what i have seen myself and surely not the only dam in Qld.

My question to you is should not the people who break these rules and launch boats when warnednot to, force any penalties upon themselves in the way of a fine ? 

Steve

[Member]

Third one was Maroon Steve,

 Aparrently by the SEQ Water site, Maroon is closed to Swimming and Skiing, Yeah.

But open to fishing Craft...how good is that, pity it couldn't be a permanent action 

Cheers

[Member]

My  gosh its like we have won the lottery lets go !!!!!!! 

Steve

[Member]

Monday 20 December 2010
Baroon Pocket – Spillway Lookout Recreation Area
The walking track at the Spillway Lookout recreation area is still closed, and Lake Baroon is still closed to on-water activities due to the high water levels in the lake.
 
Thursday 16 December 2010
Lake Maroon closed to swimming and skiing
Due to water quality issues resulting from the recent rainfall events, Lake Maroon has been closed to swimming and skiing as a precaution until further notice. Boating and fishing are still allowable activities.
 
Tuesday 14 December 2010
Atkinson's Crossing at Lake Wivenhoe closed
Atkinson’s Crossing at Lake Wivenhoe is closed to the launching of canoes/kayaks and any other vessels until further notice. The closure is due to the controlled release of water from Wivenhoe Dam .
 
Wednesday 8 December 2010
Lake Baroon walking track closed
The walking track to the Spillway lookout at Lake Baroon is temporarily closed for maintenance until further notice. Completion of the works is dependent on weather conditions.

[Member]

They close Baroon as soon as there is a couple of inches going over. Was closed regularly last summer, pain in the but as you didn't know if it was open until you got there!

[Member]

Thursday 16 December 2010
Lake Maroon closed to swimming and skiing
Due to water quality issues resulting from the recent rainfall events, Lake Maroon has been closed to swimming and skiing as a precaution until further notice. Boating and fishing are still allowable activities.

Blue green algae ?

Steve

[Member]

I had to do a drive to Crows Nest on Saturday, so did the 4 dams pass, Saw lots of skip baits heading for Somerset, and a number camped below the wall, a few fisho's heading for Cressbrook, No activity at all on Perserverence, and LOTS of water in Wivenhoe, which still has the gate open so I guess that's why the closure to watercraft on the river below it.
It was sure nice to see the water backed up all the Wivenhoe inlets, been a good while since I have seen that, and the island up towards hamon Cove are islands again instead of treed humps in a paddock of grass

Brad

[Member]

Kilcoy Fishing club has been told that Lake Somerset has been closed to all water based activities until further notice.

This notice can be confirmed on www.seqwater.com.au

Regards Gordon

[Member]

From SEQwater site


Tuesday 21 December
Water Release Update (9:30am)
Wivenhoe Dam
Releases from Wivenhoe Dam increased overnight. Based on the current rain forecast it is expected these releases will continue until the end of the week although they may be reduced as the flood storage compartment empties.
 
Local councils are being consulted and the release will result in the closure of:
Twin Bridges
Savages Crossing
Colleges Crossing
Burtons Crossing
Kolo Crossing
 
Somerset Dam
Releases are being made from Somerset Dam via sluice gates into Wivenhoe Dam. Releases are expected to continue until Wednesday 22 December.
 
Leslie Harrison Dam
A minor release will be made today to discharge ongoing inflows.
 
North Pine Dam
North Pine gates are currently closed.
 
For more information about dam releases please call the Water Grid Release Information Hotline on 1800 613 122. For all road closure information always contact your local council.
 
Recreation Update
Wivenhoe is closed to all water based recreational activities, with the following recreational sites closed:
O'Sheas Crossing
Sinnamon Point
Billies Bay
Hamon Cove
Logan inlet and Captain Logan Camp
Atkinson's Crossing (Site open, but River access closed).
 
Somerset is also closed to all water based recreational activities, with the spit gates being closed.
 
Due to water quality issues resulting from the recent rainfall events, Lake Maroon has been closed to swimming and skiing as a precaution until further notice. Boating and fishing are still allowed.
 
Please note: Conditions will be extremely dangerous. With the rain having cleared, flood conditions still exist. 


It would be great if SEQWater had a "subscribe to updates" where emails are sent out to those interested or affected.

Editor.

[Member]

Update from SEQWater


Wednesday 22 December
Water Release Update (3:30pm)
Wivenhoe Dam
Releases from Wivenhoe Dam continued overnight, with gated operations expected to continue until Thursday or Friday assuming no further rainfall. The current release rate will be maintained until Thursday 23 December, when releases are expected to reduce as the flood storage compartment empties.
 
Local councils have been consulted and the release will result in the closure of:
Twin Bridges
Savages Crossing
Colleges Crossing
Burtons Crossing
Kholo Crossing
 
Somerset Dam
Releases are being made from Somerset Dam via sluice gates into Wivenhoe Dam. Releases are expected to continue until this evening but may continue if forecast rainfall results in subsequent river rises.
 
Leslie Harrison Dam
Leslie Harrison Gates were closed at 4:00pm yesterday.
 
North Pine Dam
North Pine gates are currently closed.
 
For more information about dam releases please call the Water Grid Release Information Hotline on 1800 613 122. For all road closure information always contact your local council.
 
Recreation Update
While every effort will be made to keep recreational sites open, public safety is paramount and it is possible that some sites may be closed at short notice due to heavy weather.
 
Therefore, members of the public who are considering recreational activities, including camping, at South East Queensland Dams over the Christmas/New Year period are urged to expore other options - have a plan b.
 
Currently, Somerset Dam has been reopened for all water-based recreational activiites, however this may change.
 
Likewise, Wivenhoe Dam has also been re-opened for all water-based recreational activities, however the following sites remain closed:
Hamon Cove
Captain Logan Camp
Billies Bay
River access at Atkinson's Crossing.
 
All other recreational sites have re-opened but if forecast rainfall eventuates this may affect recreational activities.
 
Due to recent rainfall events, Lake Maroon has been closed to swimming and skiing as a precaution until further notice. Boating and fishing are still allowed.
 
Please note: Conditions will be extremely dangerous. Flood conditions do still exist.