Freshwater Creek reopens

Published: 29th April 2026. (Note: information was correct at date of publication but may have since been changed or superseded.)

Cairns Regional Council advises that Freshwater Creek downstream of Freshwater Christian College is once again suitable for recreational activity, following the sewage spill reported on Tuesday evening last week.

As a precaution, residents were previously advised not to swim or fish in the creek downstream of Freshwater Christian College, including at Ryan Weare Park and the Lower Freshwater Road crossing, while Council monitored contamination levels.

Council has been monitoring water quality in Freshwater Creek and test results have confirmed that conditions have now returned to normal.

Council thanks residents for following public health advice during this unplanned event.

Last Updated: 29 April 2026