Lake Hugh Muntz Care Group Progress

June 2017. Council announces that they can no longer maintain the lake for Primary Contact. In other words, swimming!
February 2017. Lake Closed Due to Algae Outbreak. Letter From Council.
October 2016. 5th Lake Cleanup day Completed.
July 2016. Care Group meeting with Council to discuss Lake Issues.
October 2015. Spring Newsletter distributed and Lake Cleanup day.
June 2015. Winter Newsletter distributed.
November 2014. Combined Cleanup/Info Day.
October 2014. Spring Newsletter.
July 2014. Plants Replaced in Reed Beds to improve aesthetics.
June 2014. Foreshore sand replenishment completed.
April 2014. Gully Baskets Installed in All Drains.
November 2013. Updated Water Tests and FRB Results Released.
June 2013. Lake Birthday and Info Day.
April 2013. Council Distributes Flyer outlining progress on improvements
December 2012. Planting to stabilise bank near preschool completed.
November 2012. Reed Beds moved near drains to improve effectiveness
October 2012. Lake Hugh Muntz Clean Up Day – Outstanding Success
September 2012. First Care Group newsletter distributed throughout catchment.
September 2012. Council hosts two lake information sessions.
July 2012. Reed Beds installed on a trial basis in 2 locations.
June 2012. Lake 30th Birthday and information day.
April 2012. Care Group formed.
February 2012. Stenciling of all drains in the catchment highlighting what drains flow into the lake.
October 2011. Distribution of flyer by council informing of initiatives and ways to reduce storm water pollution.
September 2011. Meeting with concerned residents and council in Bell Air Park.
August 2011. Complaint letter to Council and flyer distributed to all residents around the lake.
September 2007. Council Presented Management Plan to over 100 concerned residents.