GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
12 May 2016
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #10358 |
| Date and Time | Thursday 12th May 2016 07:30am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
- Opening attempt 11/5/16 failed as very rough seas over night filled in the channel with sand
- More sand on berm, the largest rock is now almost completely covered
- 3rd P.O. commenced 09:00 in deep water (berm extended a long way into the estuary under water)
- Observations made at low tide
- Beach higher at midway with gentle slope down to ocean in front of estuary
- Wind from south on beach & from north across estuary & down channel
- 10:30 water strongly flowing out of new excavated channel
- OCR completely covered east of G2 bridge
- GOR water over to opposite side white line
- OOR road underwater to GOR
- Extensive flooding upstream on both sides of river channel
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