Cooper Creek flood response

Heavy rainfall in Southwest Queensland has caused water to enter South Australia's far north-east via Thomson, Barcoo, Diamantina, Warburton and Cooper Creek catchments.

We are continuing to work closely with flood-affected communities to identify their individual and collective recovery needs.

Cooper Creek barge

A Cooper Creek crossing barge service is expected to commence in late October 2025.

We are currently finalising operating hours, capacity and an online booking system for heavy vehicles. We will provide more information as soon as possible.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while we finalise arrangements for service commencement.

What's happening now

All critical components required to construct the Cooper Creek barge crossing barge have arrived in Adelaide. They are currently undergoing essential upgrades in preparation for installation at Cooper Creek.

On site works, including piling and road remediation, to prepare the crossing site for the arrival of the barge are also underway.

Following completion of barge upgrades in Adelaide, the barge will be transported to the Cooper Creek crossing site in 12 modules, which will then be assembled on site.

Public safety is our priority

Due to floodwaters, road conditions are unpredictable and may change quickly.

Some unsealed roads remain closed. Some sections of roads are now open, but warnings apply.

Road users are advised to:

check the local weather and latest road closures and warnings before travelling
avoid closed roads
drive to the conditions.

More information

For questions about the Cooper Creek barge:

Email: DIT.Engagement@sa.gov.au

Call: 1300 794 880