Lenthall’s Dam levels on the up

WATER levels at Lenthall’s Dam continue to improve.

Recent rains have helped boost Lenthall’s Dam to above 60 per cent capacity again. PHOTO: Supplied.

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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.

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Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said at the time that insufficient rain had fallen in the Lenthall’s Dam catchment area and the storage facility was less than 50 per cent capacity.

Level 3 restrictions target outdoor water use.

However, recent bouts of heavy rainfall have helped boost dam levels.

The Hervey Bay supply network includes areas stretching from Burrum Heads and Howard across to River Heads.

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Teddington Weir, which supplies Maryborough and surrounding areas, is at 102.5 per cent.

Level 1 water restrictions are in play in the Heritage City.

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