Logue Brook Dam upgrades

What's happening?

To ensure visitors continue to safely enjoy Logue Brook Dam, Water Corporation is upgrading the embankment located on the northern part of the reservoir.

As part of the works, our authorised contractor, BCP Kaartdijin JV, has removed an existing section of Blackburn Road, to allow the placement of new material in the embankment. A new public road will be re-constructed over the dam crest. The new road will be re-opened by 20 December 2024.

The dam remains open for visitor activities including boating and fishing. The Lake Brockman Tourist Park, Logue Brook Dam Campsite, and DBCA's Brockman Campground remain open. Brockman Campground can be accessed via Scarp Road (gravel road). 

Where is this happening?

This project work will take place on the northern and western sides of the reservoir.

Until Blackburn Road re-opens from 20 December 2024, detour access to DBCA's Brockman Campground is via approximately 9 km of gravel road - Scarp Road. Existing tracks off Scarp Road to the southern / eastern dam edge can be used for day use. For safety purposes, please do not swim at the Boat and Jet Ski Launch area.

Please refer to the map below for relevant road, picnic site, and dam bank closures and the Munda Biddi Cycle Trail deviation, including:

• Blackburn Road is closed to the public (to be re-opened 20 December 2024).
• Saddlebank Picnic Site and Clarke Picnic Site is closed to the public. (Clarke Picnic Site ONLY to be re-opened 20 December 2024).
• The north-western dam bank, adjacent to Saddlebank Picnic Site is closed to the public.
• Munda Biddi Cycle Trail deviation is in place along Scarp Road. (Deviation to be removed 20 December 2024).

When is this happening?

The upgrade must be carried out over the warmer months as the rain can affect the works. Construction commenced on 11 December 2023. Unfortunately winter rains made it difficult to complete the works and the construction activity was paused in late June 2024. Following an inspection, in late September, which determined the work area was sufficiently dry the remedial works re-commenced from 24 September 2024.

By 20 December 2024 the road over the crest (Blackburn Road) and the Clarke picnic day-use site will be re-opened to the public.  The contractor will be offsite 20 December 2024 to 6 January 2025. In early 2025, smaller works will be undertaken to complete the project, however it is expected that the road will remain open. It is anticipated construction will finish end-February 2025.

Working hours will be between 7am and 6pm, Monday to Saturday. 

How will this impact me?

Throughout the work, you may notice an increase in personnel, traffic and trucks in the area. We ask that you are extra vigilant on the roads during this time to ensure the safety of yourself and workers.

Please note, detours and signage will be in place to safely direct residents and visitors around the dam. A deviation has also been established for the Munda Biddi trail, along Scarp Road.

During some sections of the project, you may also notice increases in noise, dust and vibration around the work area, during working hours.

Water Corporation and its contractors endeavour to minimise impacts where possible and we thank you for your patience while these remedial works are completed.

Need more information?

You can sign up via this page for email updates on the works.
Or please contact Community Engagement Senior Advisor - Emma Halligan by email Emma.Halligan@watercorporation.com.au or  phone (08) 9420 2198 for further project information.

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