Police update: Emergency declaration at Talgai, QLD

An emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) remains in place as a dam at Talgai continues to leak.

Assessments of the dam’s integrity has been conducted throughout the day with no serious breach of the dam wall detected.

Residences within the declaration area will remain evacuated until the threat eases. Roads also remain closed.

Police are working with relevant authorities to ensure all precautions to ensure community safety are undertaken.

Members of the public are urged to remain clear of the declaration area.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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