The lake was mechanically opened on Saturday 11 December following a month of rains.
In the past day or so, the lake level had risen above the “trigger point” of 1.8m. So to prevent further flooding at South Durras, the morning low tide was selected for the event.
Excavator starting
Excavator getting closer to lake
Excavator protecting itself a little
And the lake is open
Time for a surf?
What a beautiful sight for the summer holidays!!!
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