The Beagle

Mar 1, 2022

Coila Lake opened ahead of more rain

Eurobodalla Mayor, Mat Hatcher, has advised that Coila Lake was opened today to pre-empt the flooding that is predicted in coming days.

Photo: Marine Rescue Tuross
 
Coila Lake is open to the sea! The third time in two years. Before that, there was a gap of about 7 years.
 

 
The following conditions are required to initiate an opening of the Coila Lake entrance channel:
 
• Water levels > RL 2.0m AHD; or
 
• Water levels > RL 1.80m AHD for more than 3 months.
 
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Image: Manly Hydraulics Laboratory (MHL)
 

 

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