Wivenhoe Dam opened simply moments in the past after the Queensland authorities introduced 116,000 megalitres of water can be launched.
The plan is to scale back the water degree from 90 per cent to 80 per cent to forestall a flood disaster this summer season.
“Small river rises downstream of Wivenhoe are anticipated throughout these releases, with river flows remaining nicely throughout the riverbanks,” SEQWater stated in a press release.
“Wivenhoe acts a dual-purpose dam, offering each storage for ingesting water, in addition to short-term storage to assist mitigate flood waters throughout extreme climate.”
Residents downstream of the dam are warned to steer clear of quick flowing or deep water close to waterways and floodplains.
In February through the devastating floods, the dam stuffed from 80 per cent to 180 per cent – which is its capability.
Residents throughout the south-east have been informed to “Gerni away” and use the water to hose their properties, automobiles and gardens after years of water restrictions.
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