Update: Emergency declaration, Talgai

An emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) remains in place as a dam at Talgai continues to leak.

Assessments of the dam’s integrity has been conducted throughout the day with no serious breach of the dam wall detected.

Residences within the declaration area will remain evacuated until the threat eases. Roads also remain closed.

Police are working with relevant authorities to ensure all precautions to ensure community safety are undertaken.

Members of the public are urged to remain clear of the declaration area.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.