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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

13 April 2017

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #11093
Date and Time Thursday 13th April 2017 07:05am
Approved Approved

Notes

Artificial opening commenced 08:40 - complete  09:30. flowing strongly out. AHD level continued to rise till after midday

Berm was opened from near midway across the estuary front where waves had entered during previous high tides. Waves were going high up on the beach at that time.

The excavation channel went straight over part of first completely submerged rock with the excavated sand being placed all along the west bank  - apart from a very small area placed on the east, directly at swash line.

Camp ground flooded & water at sides of OCR. GOR had water 1/2 way across & OOR water up to about .25m at flood markers near blocked culverts

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.74m 1.76m
Time (hh:mm) 07:05 12:55
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 13:41 1.100
Low 07:11 0.300

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
13-04-2017 08:10 Gp1_20170413_1_212_0377.JPG gp1_1
13-04-2017 08:10 Gp1_20170413_2_252_0378.JPG gp1_2
13-04-2017 08:10 Gp1_20170413_3_292_0379.JPG gp1_3
13-04-2017 08:10 Gp1_20170413_4_332_0380.JPG gp1_4
13-04-2017 08:10 Gp1_20170413_5_272_0381.JPG gp1_5
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