FAQs

All water restrictions have been lifted

All water restrictions in Mount Morgan were lifted in April 2024.  

While there are no longer restrictions, it’s still important to be water wise and conserve water when possible. 

Information on how to be water wise at home is available here.

Mount Morgan's drinking water supply has historically been sourced from No. 7 Dam, Mount Morgan.

From 2021 to 2024, Rockhampton Regional Council carted water to Mount Morgan from Rockhampton’s water supply after the No. 7 dam levels fell below 10 percent in 2021. Council acknowledges the Queensland Government's significant contribution of $10.8 million towards the water carting program during this challenging period.

In early 2024, the No. 7 Dam was refilled after significant rainfall and Council transitioned residents from carted water to dam water over a three week period in April 2024. No. 7 Dam remained Mount Morgan's primary water source while the Mount Morgan Water Supply Pipeline Project was completed.

Following the successful completion and commissioning of the pipeline, Mount Morgan is now supplied with treated drinking water from the Glenmore Water Treatment Plant via a permanent connection to Rockhampton's water supply network.

No, there will be no changes to water charges as a result of the Mount Morgan Water Supply Pipeline.

Council sets its water pricing and charges each year as part of its Council Budget.

The pipeline was needed as a long-term, permanent solution to Mount Morgan’s water security issues.

While the dam is currently full, Mount Morgan is prone to periods of localised drought and low rainfall in the dam catchment.

The pipeline will remove this issue by connecting Mount Morgan to Rockhampton’s water supply.

The $88.2 Mount Morgan Water Supply Pipeline Project is jointly funded by the Federal Government ($30 million), the Queensland Government ($40.4 million) and Rockhampton Regional Council ($17.8 million).

The dam is open for recreational use subject to the consideration of risks related to cyanobacteria (Blue-green algae) which remains prevalent in the dam.

Signage is located at the dam boat ramp which provides the latest advice and information.

Further questions or information about Mount Morgan’s drinking water or the No 7 Dam?

Contact us via:

Email: enquiries@rrc.qld.gov.au 

Phone: 4932 9000

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