Where is Lenthalls dam Qld?

Lenthalls Dam is located north west of Maryborough on the headwaters of the Burrum River. The turn off for the dam is located 6.6km south of Torbanlea off the Bruce Highway.

Where is Lake Lenthalls?

Lake Lenthall is located in the Wongi State Forest, off the Bruce Highway between Maryborough and Howard. Lake Lenthall is the water supply for Hervey Bay and surrounding region. Its capacity is 29,500ML.

Can you swim in Lake lenthall?

There is no drinking water available, campers must bring their own. There are no waste dumping facilities, waste disposal is the responsiblity of the camper to dispose off-site. No swimming is permitted in the Lake. No domestic pets are permitted.

What is the current level of Lenthalls dam?

The dam, which provides water to Hervey Bay and surrounding areas, is currently sitting at around 60 per cent capacity – as of 22 November, 2021. The Hervey Bay supply network was thrust into Level 3 water restrictions earlier this month.

Are dogs allowed at Lenthalls dam?

Keep cars off the grass areas. Domestic Animals/pets are NOT allowed at the campsite or Lenthall Dam. You will find NO waste facilities at the campsite or dam.

Where does the water come from for Hervey Bay?

Lake Lenthall
Hervey Bay Hervey Bay’s drinking water is sourced from Lake Lenthall via the Burrum River. Water is channelled from Lake Lenthall through two weirs to the Howard and Burgowan Water Treatment Plants, and from there, into the city’s water mains.

Where is burrum head water from?

The region’s water network includes Lake Lenthall, Cassava Dams, two weirs on the Burrum River and Teddington Weir on Tinana Creek and Mary River at Tiaro. Water is purified at four treatment plants and wastewater is treated at eight treatment plants.

Are dogs allowed at Lake Lenthall?

Access to the Lake Lenthall recreation area is via an unsealed gravel track, which requires slow speeds and care to be taken. Generators, open fires and pets are not permitted. There is no drinking water available onsite so please bring your own water.

Who owns Wide Bay Water?

Fraser Coast Regional Council
The corporation is wholly owned by Fraser Coast Regional Council (FCRC) and governed by an independent Board of Directors working under the Queensland Local Government Owned Corporations Act.

What are the water restrictions in Hervey Bay?

Filling of swimming pools, spas and water features is only permitted between 6pm and 8am and must be monitored at all times; and. Vehicle and boat cleaning is permitted at any time with handheld hoses (fitted with a water efficient trigger nozzle).

Where does Hervey Bay water come from?

Can you drink tap water in Hervey Bay?

? In general, the water may be safe to drink in Hervey Bay.

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