Recent high rainfalls and severe weather from the current east coast low has resulted in Tabourie Lake and the Shoalhaven Heads Entrance requiring pre-emptive mechanical intervention. This work is required to reduce flooding risk.
The water level at Tabourie Lake, at 4:00pm on 1/03/2022, is below the trigger level of 1.30m ADH. In accordance with the Tabourie Lake Entrance Management Policy, and the forecasted rainfall, Council will open the Tabourie Lake entrance to the sea this afternoon, Tuesday 1 March 2022.
The water level at Shoalhaven Heads is currently below the trigger levels. In accordance with the Shoalhaven River Entrance Management Policy, and with approval sought by NSW Crown Land, Council is currently undertaking preparatory works with plans to open the Shoalhaven Heads entrance to the sea tomorrow morning, Wednesday 2 March 2022. Preparatory works are being undertaken now as hazardous surf conditions are forecast for the time the trigger level is predicted to be reached, making works unsafe.
Council has worked and continues to work collaboratively with state government agencies to ensure the entrance is open in a timely and safe manner.
People are requested to stay outside the work area and keep away from the edges of the dug channel and eroding banks following opening as these areas are very unstable and unsafe.
Council is reminding residents that anyone needing assistance should contact the SES on 132 500.
Flood safe information can be accessed from the SES FloodSafe website.
For the latest weather forecast, visit the Bureau of Meteorology website.
