[ANU Sailing Club] LBG is closed due to sewage contamination

[Adam Leavesley]

Dear ANU sailors,
 
LBG has been closed to sailing (and kayaking) due to contamination from the Queanbeyan sewage works.
 
Cheers, Adam
 
From: Helen De Martin [mailto:helen.demartin at natcap.gov.au]
Sent: Friday, 3 December 2010 12:17 PM
To: Helen De Martin
Subject: LBG Closure - Media Release re-send [sec=unclassified]

Security:[SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

LAKE BURLEY GRIFFIN CLOSED

Lake Burley Griffin is closed to all sporting and recreational uses
following a breach at the sewage works in Queanbeyan.
Sorry everyone - a weird glitch - media release below.  Any questions
please calll me - 6271 2813


The National Capital Authority was advised today that sewage has entered
Queanbeyan River which flows into Lake Burley Griffin.

Based on advice from ACT Health, it is unsafe to use the lake for any
activities that involve contact with the water such as swimming,
canoeing, recreational boating, rowing or fishing.

Water features and irrigation systems that rely on water from Lake
Burley Griffin have been stopped.  The Captain Cook Memorial Jet,
Central Reflection Pond and Centenary of Federation Fountains are among
the water features closed.

Ferry services will continue operating where patrons are protected from
incidental exposure to lake water.

The quantity of sewage that has leaked into the river is unknown at this
stage.  

The NCA will closely monitor water quality.



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