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Bjelke-Petersen Dam is re-opening this weekend … but social distancing rules must be followed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

April 28, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

UPDATE April 30: South Burnett Regional Council has stated swimming won’t be allowed.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Bjelke-Petersen and Boondooma Dam recreation areas will re-open for day use this weekend.<\/p>\n

Sunwater announced on Tuesday that its recreation areas, dams, lakes and weirs would re-open from 11:59pm on Friday night.<\/p>\n

People will be able to visit the dams, have a picnic, fish, swim, go boating or water ski-ing.<\/p>\n

However, current social distancing guidelines will still apply and people must only visit dams within a 50km radius of their homes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Camping is not permitted.<\/p>\n

The decision follows the State Government\u2019s announcement to ease some stay-at-home restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 public health crisis.<\/p>\n

The ruling also affects Beardmore, Burdekin Falls, Callide, Cania, Coolmunda, Eungella, Fairbairn, Fred Haigh, Julius, Kinchant, Kroombit, Leslie, Paradise, Peter Faust, Teemburra, Tinaroo Falls and Wuruma dams.<\/p>\n

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South Burnett Regional Council has advised that Bjelke-Petersen Dam and Lake Boondooma will be open between 6:00am-6:00pm from May 2 for fishing and boating activities only.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The gates will be locked at the end of each day.<\/p>\n

Current social distancing guidelines and the requirement to stay within 50km will apply. Camping is not permitted.<\/p>\n

One boat ramp together with one public amenity block nearest to the boat ramp will be available for use.<\/p>\n

Restrictions\u00a0 remain on swimming, camping and some facilities\u00a0 – barbecues, campgrounds, kiosks and fuel will remain closed.<\/p>\n

The LDMG, in conjunction with the Queensland Police Service will be strictly enforcing these restrictions.<\/p>\n

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Toowoomba Regional Council has advised that Cressbrook Dam and Cooby Dam will remain closed to the public despite the easing of State Government\u2019s restrictions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Perseverance Dam will re-open to the public for picnicking; however, water access will remain restricted to Perseverance Aquatic Club members only.<\/p>\n

Cr Tim McMahon said Cressbrook and Cooby dams remain closed to recreational use due to continued elevated levels of algae or algal toxins in the water.<\/p>\n

[UPDATED]<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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