Sunwater

Powering the 10 km at the 2026 Burdekin Sugar Rush! 🏃

The Sugar Rush – run by the awesome volunteers at Burdekin Road Runners & Walkers Inc. – is a favourite on the North Queensland running calendar, bringing the community together for the 5 km, 10 km and half marathon events.

We love supporting this annual race and encouraging the Burdekin to stay active. A big shout out to our Sunwater crew who took part:
👟 Aaron Elphinstone and his daughter Paige, who raced the 5 km (with Paige taking the win over Dad!)
👟 Rhianna Hibberd from our Clare depot, who also took part smashing the 5 km.

Congratulations to everyone who ran, walked or volunteered. Look forward to doing it all over again next year!

Julius Dam | Road access and boat ramp reopened

Lake Julius Road and the boat ramp at Julius Dam have been reopened to the public. Monitor forecasts and river levels at bom.gov.au and the dam’s level at bit.ly/JuliusStorageLevels

A big few days in the Pioneer Bowen Basin! 💧

Our latest Customer Experience (CX) Program hit the road for a real‑world look at how our water supports the people, farms and industries that keep this region thriving.

With help from local Sunwater legends Jason and Bailey, the group visited Kinchant and Eungella dams, the Eungella Water Pipeline and the Olive Downs mine site. For many, stepping inside a working coal mine was a once‑in‑a‑lifetime experience – and a powerful reminder of how important reliable water is to jobs, communities and the future of the Pioneer Bowen Basin.

Programs like this help our team stay connected to the communities we serve and deepen our understanding of the customers who rely on us every day. We’re proud to support this region and the people who shape it. 👏