Council opens Lake Conjola to the Ocean Shoalhaven City Council has undertaken a mechanical entrance intervention of Lake Conjola at 3.30pm today coinciding with the scheduled high tide. Council opened the Lake to the ocean following the recent heavy rains which saw the Lake reach the required trigger level of 1.2m AHD early this morning. Environmental Services Manager, Kelie Lowe said that by undertaking the work at this afternoon’s peak high tide it would provide the best opportunity to create a successful opening. “Council aimed to create a longer lasting opening by combining the energy of a mechanical opening with the falling tide and easing swell.” said Ms Lowe. “With the large swell still impacting the opening, the water is not yet running out of the Lake however it is anticipated that this will occur with the dropping tide.” “Council has been in contact throughout the process with Lake Conjola community representatives in discussing the operational details of the lake opening.” Ms Lowe said Council staff will continue to monitor the entrance and its behaviour over the coming weeks.
Posted on: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 10:49:28 +0000
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