Bega Valley Shire Council may open the Bega River mouth this weekend.
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An excavator has been moved into position at Mogareeka, and with river levels are being monitored by environmental services staff, the river mouth could be opened on either Saturday or Sunday, council said.
The timing of the opening will coincide with high tide and optimum tidal conditions, they said.
The Wallaga Lake mouth is scheduled to be opened on Monday morning
“The trigger has not been breached at this stage, however council has received a ‘one off’ approval to open at a lower level due to issues with the causeway and public safety risks,” council said.
Council requests that members of the public keep clear of these fast flowing and dangerous waters.
This includes staying away of sandbanks at the channel’s edge as they can become unstable.
It is a criminal offence for non-authorised people to open a lake, lagoon or river entrance. Non-authorised openings present a significant risk to public safety, local ecology and surrounding industries.
For further information contact Council on 6499 2222.