GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
16 May 2015
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #9617 |
| Date and Time | Saturday 16th May 2015 09:25am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
- Natural opening 14/05/15 has now created a very wide opening (30-40m).
- Large amount of dark discharge travelling both to south & east along foreshore
- Channel to estuary is also wide with steep sheer edge 2-3m above present water level
- Sudden & rapid discharge overnight has revealed sand bar & large expanses of sand extending north into estuary at the south side
- Beach front is projecting out to sea at centre. Large waves scouring out 3m. high sand cliff below dunes at east end of beach
- Strong rip & longshore drift
- Some sand build up in front of rocks at entrance
- Waves at mouth in all directions. Very large amount of sand visible in current
- Low track fully exposed covered with dark silt, slime & debris. This is also over ocean beach
- No sign of any dead fish or invertebrates
- No water over any roads, camp ground still has water in very low areas on south, flats are draining
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