SEQWater boss Peter Borrows was in charge during dam releases and oversaw dam operations during most of the period when improvements lagged.
Mr Borrows was expected to be the last witness in Brisbane but he didn’t testify before the venue shifted to Toowoomba. He is still expected to testify.
Mr Borrows’ statement to the inquiry shows memory lapses in discussions with his staff during the period when the dams filled to nearly 200% of their water supply capacity.
Critics writing to the inquiry say the water should have been released more gradually after 4th January.
Submissions to the inquiry have accused dam operators of slow reactions and flawed and risky decision-making by allowing the dam to fill well beyond its full storage capacity from January 4th to 11th.
SEQWater was also criticised for not boosting the capacity of the dam following a 2007 report that highlighted a high safety risk for not meeting the Australian National Committee on Large Dams (ANCOLD)