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MeMC Merricks Creek Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Active Mouth Condition 07-03-2016 - 01-04-2024Merricks Creek Estuary
ID | Date | Status | Details | |
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#12801 | 1 Apr 2019 | Approved |
Notes:
Mouth almost blocked - very slow flow out and no inflow at high tide. Significant amounts of seagrass in the estuary. |
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#12736 | 4 Mar 2019 | Approved | ||
#12681 | 4 Feb 2019 | Approved | ||
#12627 | 7 Jan 2019 | Approved |
Notes:
Creek opened 15/12/18. Initiated by unauthorised shovelwork at mouth. Very powerful H2S odour throughout Somers. Affected exposed copper and brass plumbing. |
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#12564 | 3 Dec 2018 | Approved |
Notes:
Waves washing over berm at high tide |
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#12486 | 5 Nov 2018 | Approved |
Notes:
Mouth closed 11 Oct. 18 Oct - 22 Oct there was some outflow over the berm following rain but no channel formed. 29/30 Oct Some inflow on a 3.13m high tide then mouth closed. Small fish kill. 31 Oct - 4 Nov Some overtopping of berm at the peak of the tide. |
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#12429 | 1 Oct 2018 | Approved |
Notes:
Creek mouth opened overnight 28/29 Sep. Height 1.55m. Very little scouring. |
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#12370 | 3 Sep 2018 | Approved | ||
#12315 | 8 Aug 2018 | Approved |
Notes:
Berm opened overnight on 9-10 July. Creek height was 1.96m at 1800 on 9/7. Had been rising at about 10cm/day after rain |
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#12227 | 2 Jul 2018 | Approved |
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