FAQs

All water restrictions have been lifted

All water restrictions in Mount Morgan have been lifted.

This means residents can now recommence watering the garden and using hoses. 

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

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

For the last 3 years Rockhampton Regional Council has been carting water to Mount Morgan from Rockhampton’s water supply.

As of 2 April 2024, Council will use water from the No 7 Dam while the Mount Morgan Water Supply Pipeline is being built.

Once complete, the pipeline will connect Mount Morgan with Rockhampton’s water supply on a permanent basis.

The transition from water carting to water from the dam will take place over a 2-to-3-week period as Council reduces the amount of carted water in stages.

Once this has been complete, water carting will stop.

Residents and business may notice a slight difference in taste between water from the Fitzroy River and water from the No 7 Dam.

Transitioning to dam water over a period will help residents adjust to this change.

Long-term residents and business will be connected to Rockhampton’s water supply through the pipeline which is due to be completed by September 2025.

Yes, Council is required to meet stringent drinking water guidelines.

Drinking water from the dam has been treated through the Mount Morgan Water Treatment Plant and met all the required testing and guidelines.

No, there will be no changes to water charges as a result of this announcement.

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

The pipeline is 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 pipeline is currently under construction and is funded by the Australia and Queensland Governments and Rockhampton Regional Council.

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 and the No 7 Dam?

Contact us via:

Email: enquiries@rrc.qld.gov.au 

Phone: 4932 9000

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