Progress

  • July 2019. Lake opened after 6 months of closure.
  • January 2019. Lake Closed Due to Algae outbreak.
  • December 2018. A trial treatment of Phoslock applied to whole of lake.
  • June 2018. Council releases Timeline for progress on repair of lake and algae treatment.
  • March 2018. Resident Protest with Channel 9 coverage and Petition started.
  • December 2017. Lake Closed Due to another Algae Outbreak. Letter From Council.
  • 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.
  • Winter 2013 Newsletter.
  • 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.