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Major dam infrastructure projects are underway in south-east Queensland, with Seqwater unveiling a key delivery partner.

South East Queensland’s dam operator has doubled down on a decision not to release a single litre of water before Tropical Cyclone Alfred hits, arguing this could make flooding worse.

A flood warning has been issued for the Brisbane River after torrential rain saturated the region, with waterfront homes already being inundated by rising water levels.

The Wivenhoe Dam catchment has recorded 69mm overnight on Monday, Somerset Dam recorded 56mm and North Pine Dam copped 164mm. North Pine Dam flood releases began at 3am on Sunday. Wivenhoe Dam is ...