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Why this status?
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The science
Summer season monitoring
LAWA shows the best available water quality information to help you decide where to swim.
Special Status
Special Status
Unsuitable for swimming.
This site has a long-term notice in place, as there is a moderate to high risk of illness for swimmers.
The special status is due to the long-term grade and overall bacterial risk from contact with the water at this site.
To understand the science behind the long-term grade, view the content in "why this status" below.
Reminder
Heavy rain flushes contaminants from urban and rural land into waterways and we advise you not to swim for 2 – 3 days after heavy or prolonged rain – even at sites that generally have good water quality. Check that the water is clean and clear before taking a dip.
Summer season monitoring history
- Samples this season
- Samples from last 5 years
Enterococci sampling graph
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- View as donut
What do the monitoring results mean?
Suitable for swimming – The monitoring result met national water quality guidelines at the time of testing.
Caution advised – The monitoring result was slightly elevated at the time of testing. Water quality generally suitable for swimming, but young children, elderly or those with compromised health may be at increased risk of illness.
Unsuitable for swimming – The monitoring result did not meet the national guidelines at the time of testing.
Long-term grade information
Long-term grade based on five years of data
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What do the long-term grade icons mean?
Excellent – Risk of illness is less than 1% from contact with the water during the summer bathing period.
95th percentile of Enterococci / 100 mL is 0 - 40.Good – Risk of illness is less than 5% from contact with the water during the summer bathing period.
95th percentile of Enterococci / 100 mL is 41 - 200.Fair – Risk of illness is between 5 and 10% from contact with the water during the summer bathing period.
95th percentile of Enterococci / 100 mL is 201 - 500.Poor – Risk of illness is more than 10% from contact with the water during the summer bathing period.
95th percentile of Enterococci / 100 mL is more than 500.Not available – There were not enough data to determine the long-term grade at this site.
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Unpatrolled
Stay safe - never swim or surf alone. Findoutmore.
Swimmers
Unpatrolled Beach
When swimming at an unpatrolled beach please watch out for yourself and others, never swim or surf alone, be aware of the dangers and know your limits. If in doubt, stay out.
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What's at this site?
Find out all recreational activities and facilities at this site
Activities & facilities
Site suitable for these activities and has these facilities
Our lakes, rivers, and beaches are great natural playgrounds but they can be unpredictable. Be aware of other potential risks such as rips, strong currents, sudden drop offs, or underwater objects before jumping in. LAWA recommends that you avoid swimming for 2 - 3 days after heavy rainfall and follow the advice of any warning signs in place.
Activities
Swimming
Snorkelling
Canoeing/Kayaking
Walking
Facilities
Toilets
Picnic area
Playground nearby
Car parking
