SEWAGE LEAK IN LAKE BURLEY GRIFFIN

The National Capital Authority (NCA) advises that Yarralumla Bay is closed to all uses following a minor discharge of raw sewage.

The incident has been attended by NCA staff and lake management contractors, ACT Health, Environment Protection Agency, Roads ACT and ActewAGL. The leak has now been stopped and investigation into its source of the leak is underway.

Water samples have been taken. A visual inspection appears to indicate the discharge has been contained to the Bay.

The NCA will continue to closely monitor water quality and will re-open the area as soon as clear test results are received.

Lake user groups have been notified of the leak and warning signs will be posted around the exclusion area.

Yarralumla Beach does not appear to have been affected and remains open.