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WyMC Wye River Mouth Condition
Active Mouth Condition 20-01-2007 - 05-05-2024Wye River Estuary
ID | Date | Status | Details | |
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#11764 | 4 Feb 2018 | Approved |
Notes:
Colac Otway Shire have again erected signage at the river mouth (an annual summer occurrence) warning of high bacteria levels in the water and advise against swimming. Signage indicates that there will be further monitoring of the water and when acceptable signage removed. There is no indication of why the bacteria levels are so high. |
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#11910 | 18 Feb 2018 | Approved |
Notes:
Lagoon greatly enlarged with small flow over the sandbar. Riverbank/tributary creek vegetation (opposite start of boardwalk) cleared by adjacent landholder /builder to improve views - see photo |
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#11850 | 4 Mar 2018 | Approved | ||
#11909 | 18 Mar 2018 | Approved |
Notes:
- the breeze, both in strength and direction, was very variable but mainly from the west. -a large pond had formed between bridge and half way down the beach. the mouth was only just open. |
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#11930 | 1 Apr 2018 | Approved |
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#11973 | 15 Apr 2018 | Approved |
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#12020 | 6 May 2018 | Approved | ||
#12078 | 20 May 2018 | Approved |
Notes:
Extreme wind event 10 nd 11 May. Course of river across beach shifted in direction and sand depth. Photos attached. |
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#12118 | 3 Jun 2018 | Approved | ||
#12163 | 17 Jun 2018 | Approved |
Notes:
* Strong winds overnight, gusty conditions *Water level height difficult to read, obscured by rust, photo attached * Grey crane observed, standing underneath the Wye River bridge |
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