Estuary event details
Estuary St George River Estuary
Region Corangamite CMA
Event type Unusual/Extraordinary occurrence!
Date and time 3 February 2011 12:00pm
Description Notice erected by Barwon Water effectively closing the beach. Enquiry to Barwon water revealed there had been a minor sewerage spill at a sewerage pit at the top of Lorne. The sign was removed within 2 days by Barwon water as they said they had been monitoring water quality and deemed the beach safe. They advised that they do not as a matterof course advise CCMA but do advise the EPA who decide whether to take action.
Photo of sign attached
Beach closure sign: estuarywatch110203
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