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Lake Macdonald closed
« on: September 11, 2014, 06:34:44 AM »
Not sure if SEQ Water has released any info yet but Lake Macdonald was closed this morning.
No fishing today  :(



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Re: Lake Macdonald closed
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2014, 07:05:28 AM »
Nothing on SEQ water website about closure .
 Could only find this which does not mention anything about closure. Bit of a bugger to find it closed after a long drive.
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Seqwater is lowering the water level of Lake Macdonald at Noosa ahead of investigative works as part of the bulk water authority’s Dam Improvement Program.

The lake water level will be lowered to about half a metre below the current full supply level to enable the works to be completed.

Seqwater Chief Executive Officer Peter Dennis said the temporary lowering of the dam would not affect water security.

“The controlled releases of water required to achieve the lowering are not expected to have any environmental impacts. We have increased monitoring of the dam environment during the process and we encourage our dam neighbours to get in touch if they become aware of any potential problems,” Mr Dennis said.

“We are lowering the water level by releasing water through the outlet valve as well as a number of temporary siphons installed on the spillway crest. We expect the water level will be lowered by mid-September, so investigations can begin.”

Mr Dennis said the investigation work on the spillway at Lake Macdonald was expected to take about four weeks, subject to weather delays.

“Work on the spillway slabs will be conducted between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, with the assistance of a mobile crane,” he said.

“We will be using cutting tools and some machinery, so intermittent construction noise can be expected.

“We appreciate the patience of the local community as we undertake this essential work.”

Mr Dennis said the investigations would help inform the timing and scope of the planned Lake Macdonald dam upgrade.

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Re: Lake Macdonald closed
« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2014, 09:23:07 AM »
At the hatchery Ray, Ranger told me at 6.00 AM as was putting up the signs. Report of someone at Botanical gardens ramp emptying buckets from vehicle last night........................
They are dropping the level, siphon pipes over the wall.

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Re: Lake Macdonald closed
« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2014, 02:08:23 PM »
Open now

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Re: Lake Macdonald closed
« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2014, 06:22:05 AM »
Closed again

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Re: Lake Macdonald closed
« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2014, 07:23:54 AM »
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Re: Lake Macdonald closed
« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2014, 11:21:32 AM »
Was not actually open yesterday, ramp next to the hatchery had no sign at 5.00 am. Noosa Show day public holiday, 7 boats out fishing some yakkers and a sailing Hobie out  :)

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Re: Lake Macdonald closed
« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2014, 03:02:08 PM »
From the SEQWater website
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Lake Macdonald – temporary recreation closure this weekend  Posted  12 September 2014  Type  news   



Seqwater continues to monitor water quality at Lake Macdonald. Due to possible water quality issues, the Lake will remain closed to water-based recreation activities this weekend.

This temporary closure is in place as a precautionary measure in the interests of public safety for visitors to the site. The lowering of the dam via siphons for early investigative works has also been put on hold until this issue is resolved. Lake Macdonald will be re-opened to permitted recreation activities when it is considered appropriate to do so.

 

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