Hughenden lake opens as dam levels rise in the north

Sally Gall
Updated February 4 2020 - 10:29am, first published January 30 2020 - 8:30pm
Hughenden's recreation lake pictured early in the week, when it was about half full. Another half a metre of water has been added since this was taken. Picture - Jane McNamara.
Hughenden's recreation lake pictured early in the week, when it was about half full. Another half a metre of water has been added since this was taken. Picture - Jane McNamara.

Whether they're for recreation, irrigation, town supply or a mixture of them all, dams in the state's north have generally been recording good inflows in the past few days, thanks to a rain band that brought some good falls.

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Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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