TRC Local Disaster Management Group monitoring rain, dam levels

Toowoomba Regional Council’s Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) is monitoring the latest rain event that is enveloping most of Queensland, along with watching levels at the Region’s three dams.

LDMG chair, Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio, said Council staff were on alert and well prepared to respond to any situation.

“Cressbrook Dam is closed to all public access. Water was 120mm over the spillway crest at Cressbrook Dam this morning (Wednesday, May 11), which is above the level where the dam must be closed in accordance with our Dam Safety Emergency Action Plan,” Mayor Antonio said.

“Council is notifying residents downstream of Cressbrook Dam as a precautionary measure, in line with the stipulated guidelines.

“An imminent closure of recreation activities could be enforced at Cooby Dam, given more rain is expected in coming days. Depending on the rainfall total, our three dams could be closed to all public access as a safety precaution.

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