Mildura lock resumes operations

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Mildura lock resumes operations

29 December 2013 - MDBA

Mildura's Lock 11 has resumed operations today following urgent repair work to one of its gates over the Christmas period.

The lock was closed after a timber seal on one of the upstream gates broke on Monday, 23 December.

Murray–Darling Basin Authority acting chief executive David Dreverman said Goulburn–Murray Water staff had carried out urgent repairs to get the lock operating again.

"We're very conscious that this stretch of river is popular for boaters during the Christmas holiday period, so Goulburn–Murray Water staff have worked as quickly as possible to get a temporary fix in place so boats can pass through the lock," Mr Dreverman said.

“We really appreciate the efforts of those staff who worked hard during the Christmas break to get the work done quickly and minimise the impact on boat users.

"We'd also like to thank community members and boat users for their patience and understanding while this essential work was completed."

Mr Dreverman said the temporary fix would mean further essential repair work would need to be done during winter 2014.