Tag: Smiths Lake
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MIDCOAST COUNCIL OPENS SMITHS LAKE
Mid Coast Council has opened Smiths Lake to the ocean, as more heavy rain hits the region. Crews have been on-site since the weekend, preparing for this morning’s low tide. Council says the lake is opened manually when it nears 2.1 metres above sea level – in a bid to prevent nearby homes and roads…
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SMITHS LAKE OPENS FOR FIRST TIME IN OVER TWO YEARS
It’s been a while since Smiths Lake has met the ocean. But with high water levels and rain predicted over the weekend, today Mid Coast Council brought the diggers to the beach at Sandbar.
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SMITHS LAKE TO OPEN FOR FIRST TIME IN MORE THAN TWO YEARS
Midcoast Council is preparing to open Smiths Lake for the first time in more than two years, after the water reached the two metre level. With rain predicted for the weekend, council is taking the opportunity to open the lake using machinery. Boat access to the lake will be restricted during the opening – council…
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RIDER LOSES HIS LIFE AFTER A SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON THE LAKES WAY
It’s been a shocking week on New South Wales roads with another motorcyclist losing his life after a crash near Smiths Lake earlier today. The crash caused lengthy delays for motorists, while police worked to determine the cause of the crash.
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SMITHS LAKE WATER LEVELS AT A RECORD LOW
Water levels at Smiths Lake are at a record low, with residents saying they can see more sand than ever before. MidCoast Council is urging the community to stop driving on the estuary bed, to preserve the lake’s ecosystem.