The high tides and strong winds experienced over the weekend resulted in the entrance to Tabourie Lake closing. Although only 2 mm of rainfall has been observed in the catchment during the past 48 hours, the lake level increased from 1.07 m AHD to 1.35 m AHD. The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted a 50 per cent chance of more than 15 – 25 mm of rainfall in the catchment on Wednesday and a 50 per cent chance of more than 25 – 50 mm to fall on Thursday.
The water level at Tabourie Lake, at 11:45 am on 4 April 2022, was above the trigger level of 1.30 m AHD. In accordance with the Tabourie Lake Entrance Management Policy, and subject to the safety of the machinery operators, Council opened the entrance on the afternoon of 4 April 2022.
Council has worked and continues to work collaboratively with State Government Agencies to ensure the entrance was opened in a timely and safe manner.
People are requested to keep away from the edges of the dug channel and eroding banks as these areas are very unstable and unsafe. It is expected that the low-lying areas around the lake will be subject to flooding until the water recedes, and people should put in place their flood emergency plan.
Council is reminding residents that anyone needing flood assistance should contact the SES on 132 500.
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