Skenes Creek Estuary
Corangamite CMA
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Skenes Creek catchment is quite small but can carry a large fast flow during rain events. The sandy beach is a good study area for channel and sand movements. Erosion of the for dune is constant and appears to be accelerating over time.
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- Skenes Creek Estuary Fact Sheet
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SkGB |
Skenes Creek Gauge BoardInactive Gauge BoardThe water level monitoring gauge board is located under the Great Ocean Road bridge (southwestern corner). |
SKMC |
Skenes Creek Observation SiteActive Mouth Condition 14-05-2008 - 31-08-2025Eastern corner of dune fencing located closest to the western side of the creek. Observations 58 |
Skp1 |
Skenes Creek photopoint site oneActive Photopoint 17-01-2011 - 31-08-2025End of the fence found on the inland side of the boardwalk that runs along the western edge of the Skenes Creek toilet block. Photos 84 |
Skp2 |
Skenes Creek photopoint site twoActive Photopoint 17-01-2011 - 31-08-2025Eastern corner of dune fencing located closest to the western side of the creek. Photos 103 |
Skp3 |
Skenes Creek photopoint site threeActive Photopoint 17-01-2011 - 31-08-2025Behind the storm water pit located on the eastern side of the Great Ocean Road bridge. Photos 45 |
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