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Knowing our Ross River Dam’s levels has never been easier! Keep up to date with the dam levels with our new look Dam Levels page here - https://bit.ly/3r0noyG Find out how our
Townsville Disaster Information. . Knowing our Ross River Dam’s levels has never been easier! Keep up to date with the dam levels with our new look Dam Levels page here - https://bit.ly/3r0noyG Find out how our dam operates and provides you safe and reliable drinking water every day 👇
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Angry anglers advocating for the Ross River Dam to be unlocked for recreational fishing are no closer to wetting their rods after what they say are broken promises from the Townsville City Council. Funding for the project was approved late last year, but that money appears to have disappeared. 7NEWS at 6pm. #7NEWS | 7NEWS Townsville
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Angry anglers advocating for the Ross River Dam to be unlocked for recreational fishing are no closer to wetting their rods after what they say are broken promises from the Townsville City Council. Funding for the project was approved late last year, but that money appears to have disappeared. 7NEWS at 6pm. #7NEWS | 7NEWS Townsville
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The Ross River Dam is officially open to the public for recreational land-based fishing. And there were plenty of keen anglers trying to catch a big barra there this morning. 7NEWS at 6pm. 📱Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Townsville
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The Ross River Dam is officially open to the public for recreational land-based fishing. And there were plenty of keen anglers trying to catch a big barra there this morning. 7NEWS at 6pm. 📱Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Townsville
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Townsville: Ever wondered about the Ross River Dam levels? Here's a comparison video before and after the rains. | ABC North Queensland
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Townsville: Ever wondered about the Ross River Dam levels? Here's a comparison video before and after the rains. | ABC North Queensland
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WATCH: Ross River Dam gates open as capacity reaches over 100 per cent
WATCH: Ross River Dam gates open as capacity reaches over 100 per cent
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Healthy rainfall totals have topped Ross River Dam up to the brim. ⛈️🚰 See when a water release was expected and how the blue-green algae issue was tracking. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3PbMwk3 | Townsville Bulletin
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Healthy rainfall totals have topped Ross River Dam up to the brim. ⛈️🚰 See when a water release was expected and how the blue-green algae issue was tracking. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3PbMwk3 | Townsville Bulletin
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2/2/25 -2.15pm - Update on Ross River Dam Townsville. The dam is currently sitting at 161.74%, spilling and very heavy rainfall is continuing in the catchment. Video sent in by Kirwan. Do you have a storm report or maybe you captured a photo or video today? Send us a direct message via this link: m.me/HigginsStormChasing ➡️ Don't delay becoming a HSC premium yearly member! Our detailed rainfall maps, thunderstorms maps with extensive written information constantly covers the next 3 days ahead ✅
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2/2/25 -2.15pm - Update on Ross River Dam Townsville. The dam is currently sitting at 161.74%, spilling and very heavy rainfall is continuing in the catchment. Video sent in by Kirwan. Do you have a storm report or maybe you captured a photo or video today? Send us a direct message via this link: m.me/HigginsStormChasing ➡️ Don't delay becoming a HSC premium yearly member! Our detailed rainfall maps, thunderstorms maps with extensive written information constantly covers the next 3 days ahead ✅
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What a sight! 😲 Ross River Dam in Townsville has opened its flood gates for the first time since 2014! Listen to the roar! 📹: Shannon Graham | ABC Brisbane
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What a sight! 😲 Ross River Dam in Townsville has opened its flood gates for the first time since 2014! Listen to the roar! 📹: Shannon Graham | ABC Brisbane
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Townsville: Ever wondered about the Ross River Dam levels? Here's a comparison video before and after the rains. | ABC North Queensland
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WATCH: Ross River Dam gates open as capacity reaches over 100 per cent
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Healthy rainfall totals have topped Ross River Dam up to the brim. ⛈️🚰 See when a water release was expected and how the blue-green algae issue was tracking. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3PbMwk3 | Townsville Bulletin
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Healthy rainfall totals have topped Ross River Dam up to the brim. ⛈️🚰 See when a water release was expected and how the blue-green algae issue was tracking. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3PbMwk3 | Townsville Bulletin
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2/2/25 -2.15pm - Update on Ross River Dam Townsville. The dam is currently sitting at 161.74%, spilling and very heavy rainfall is continuing in the catchment. Video sent in by Kirwan. Do you have a storm report or maybe you captured a photo or video today? Send us a direct message via this link: m.me/HigginsStormChasing ➡️ Don't delay becoming a HSC premium yearly member! Our detailed rainfall maps, thunderstorms maps with extensive written information constantly covers the next 3 days ahead ✅
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2/2/25 -2.15pm - Update on Ross River Dam Townsville. The dam is currently sitting at 161.74%, spilling and very heavy rainfall is continuing in the catchment. Video sent in by Kirwan. Do you have a storm report or maybe you captured a photo or video today? Send us a direct message via this link: m.me/HigginsStormChasing ➡️ Don't delay becoming a HSC premium yearly member! Our detailed rainfall maps, thunderstorms maps with extensive written information constantly covers the next 3 days ahead ✅
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4 January 2026 at 1.15pm Filmed on location at the Ross River Dam spillway, this update highlights the current potential risk developing for downstream areas due to upcoming forecast rainfall. As discussed in the video, a sandbagging station has been established at the base of the hill near the spillway if you need to fill sandbags for your property. The dam is currently sitting at 93 percent capacity, placing it just 7 percent away from spilling. With catchments already saturated, it will not t
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4 January 2026 at 1.15pm Filmed on location at the Ross River Dam spillway, this update highlights the current potential risk developing for downstream areas due to upcoming forecast rainfall. As discussed in the video, a sandbagging station has been established at the base of the hill near the spillway if you need to fill sandbags for your property. The dam is currently sitting at 93 percent capacity, placing it just 7 percent away from spilling. With catchments already saturated, it will not t
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As of today, the Ross River Dam in Townsville is conducting a controlled release of water through its spillway, following its approved Emergency Action Plan. This action is in response to significant rainfall in the region, which has led to rising water levels in the dam.  The Ross River Dam, completed in 1971, is a rock and earthfill embankment dam situated between Kelso and Mount Stuart in northern Queensland. It serves dual purposes: flood mitigation and providing potable water to the Townsv
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As of today, the Ross River Dam in Townsville is conducting a controlled release of water through its spillway, following its approved Emergency Action Plan. This action is in response to significant rainfall in the region, which has led to rising water levels in the dam.  The Ross River Dam, completed in 1971, is a rock and earthfill embankment dam situated between Kelso and Mount Stuart in northern Queensland. It serves dual purposes: flood mitigation and providing potable water to the Townsv
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A torrent of water is pouring from Ross River Dam, with the catchment at 180% capacity and the threat of four more days of torrential rain. Full flood coverage in 7 News at 6pm. www.7plus.com.au/news #7News | 7NEWS Townsville
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A torrent of water is pouring from Ross River Dam, with the catchment at 180% capacity and the threat of four more days of torrential rain. Full flood coverage in 7 News at 6pm. www.7plus.com.au/news #7News | 7NEWS Townsville
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***PLEASE SHARE TO ALERT OTHERS*** Ross River flooding is expected to peak at 11am. Floodwaters may remain at those levels until at least midnight. Townsville Local Disaster Management Group: Residents in flood-affected suburbs are being warned that the Ross River flooding is expected to peak around 11am and last until at least midnight. The Ross River Dam spillway gates remain open to their maximum setting, releasing up to 1900 cubic metres of water per second. The Dam level has stabilised but
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How did the Ross River Dam reach more than 200 per cent capacity amid the Townsville floods?
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The Ross River Dam’s centre radial gate has opened 0.25m today and is expected to close later tomorrow afternoon. The other two radial gates will open 0.25m within the hour. Once the release of water is complete, Council will be able to stand down its Emergency Action Plan and its 24-hour operational roster and return to regular dam operations. The release is a standard operation done under controlled conditions. Recreational use of the Ross River will be closed during this time. Please ignore m
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Ross River Dam has opened its gates.Latest reports: Dam levels are 101% Getting ready for more rain
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The Ross River Dam is officially open to the public for recreational land-based fishing. And there were plenty of keen anglers trying to catch a big barra there this morning. 7NEWS at 6pm. 📱Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Townsville
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Ross Dam & Spillway Alert – Townsville Region Renewed Flood Risk Following Heavy Overnight Rainfall Between 100–200mm of rain has fallen overnight across the Townsville region, driven by the current Major Weather Cycle that’s fuelling widespread weather events stretching from the nation’s northwest through to the greater east. This heavy rainfall has significantly impacted the Ross River Dam catchment, prompting increased inflows into the Ross Dam and spillway system. With dam levels rising rapi
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Keen fishers and boaties could soon have better access to Ross River Dam. The State Government has pledged to build a new boat ramp, saying it would bring millions of dollars to the city. 7NEWS at 6pm. #7NEWS | 7NEWS Townsville
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Water levels in the Ross River dam have climbed by nearly 20% in the last week due to heavy rainfall. Parts of the city received more than 200mm of rain at the weekend, but the Mayor is hopeful the worst has now passed. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/townsville #qldweather #7NEWS | 7NEWS Townsville
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TSV FLOOD: Ross River Dam spillway gates open in Townsville
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Angry anglers advocating for the Ross River Dam to be unlocked for recreational fishing are no closer to wetting their rods after what they say are broken promises from the Townsville City Council. Funding for the project was approved late last year, but that money appears to have disappeared. 7NEWS at 6pm. #7NEWS | 7NEWS Townsville
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Ross River Dam Spillway at 2:36pm 02/02/2025. Video thanks to Matthew! Shane. | Townsville Storms
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Locals could soon be reeling in metre-long barramundi at a new spot in Townsville. Council is considering plans to open the Ross River Dam to recreational fishers, after years of campaigning by anglers. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/townsville #7NEWS | 7NEWS Townsville
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There are growing calls for council to fast-track the opening of the Ross River Dam for recreational fishing. Independent division 10 candidate Brady Ellis claims the city's missing out on millions of dollars, with keen anglers travelling elsewhere to reel in big barra. 7NEWS at 6pm. #7NEWS | 7NEWS Townsville
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