LDMG UPDATE 12 MARCH 2026

Published on 12 March 2026

Balonne Shire Council Local Disaster Management Group

Re: ADVICE NO. 1

DATE: 5PM THURSDAY 12 MARCH 2026

The Balonne Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) has moved to ALERT status as welcomed inflows from the Condamine Balonne river system and the Maranoa River are expected to fill the Beardmore Dam and Jack Taylor Weir.

LDMG are monitoring the situation but does not expect impact on the Balonne River St George foreshore.

Council is on standby to disconnect our electric BBQs along the foreshore if required.

There are no expected impacts to our road network at this time, however, local road conditions may change with rainfall across the Shire today.

Recreational users of the Balonne River should be aware that the river will be moving fast as the gates at Beardmore Dam and then Jack Taylor Weir start to open over the coming days.

GENERAL UPDATES

Residents can stay up to date by subscribing to the Emergency Dashboard for all the latest weather and road conditions.

The dashboard includes links to The Bureau of Meteorology and QLD Traffic.

Check Live Traffic NSW for road conditions into NSW.

In an emergency dial 000 or SES on 132500.

For more information phone Council on (07) 4620 8888 - this includes after-hours service.

Councillor Samantha O’Toole
CHAIR - LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT GROUP