Gold Coast City council update investigation after warning locals and visitors to not swim in Palm Beach lake after sewage main breaks

Authorities have updated their investigation into a sewage main burst which sparked fears it would spill into two of the city’s most popular swimming spots. See where

Gold Coast City council warn locals and visitors to not swim in Palm Beach lake after sewage main breaks

Authorities have updated their investigation into a sewage main burst which sparked fears it would spill into two of the city’s most popular swimming spots.

Gold Coast City Council became aware of a sewage main leak at Manila Ave and Palm Beach Ave in Palm Beach around 1.30pm on Monday.

A council spokesperson confirmed the main was repaired around 4pm on Tuesday.

They said a small amount of sewage entered stormwater drains and “while there was no visual evidence of sewage entering Lake Laguna”, they had erected signs as a precautionary measure.

On Friday signs were removed from nearby swimming spots as laboratory tests showed no residual impact from the spill.

Gold Coast City council warn locals and visitors to not swim in Palm Beach lake after sewage main breaks

The spokesperson said the had monitored Tallebudgera Creek and Currumbin Creek, and tests showed the water quality was within the City’s primary recreation guideline limits.

“We thank everyone for their patience,” they said.

‘Warning’: Swimming hot spots monitored after sewage spill

Authorities are monitoring two of the city’s most popular swimming spots after a sewage main burst, sparking fears waste had spilt into a nearby lake.

Gold Coast City Council became aware of a sewage main leak at Manila Ave and Palm Beach Ave in Palm Beach around 1.30pm on Monday.

A council spokesperson said a small amount of sewage entered stormwater drains and “while there was no visual evidence of sewage entering Lake Laguna”, signs have been erected as a precautionary measure until investigations are completed.

The spokesperson said there had been no reported spills into Tallebudgera Creek or Currumbin Creek, however they would continue to monitor the situation.

The two southern Gold Coast creeks are a magnet for swimmers, people using watercrafts and tourists.

Authorities are monitoring Tallebudgera Creek after a sewage main burst

Council said they had isolated the main soon after it broke on Monday and repairs were underway on Tuesday.

“Laboratory test results are expected on Tuesday,” the spokesperson said.

In the meantime, council advised residents to avoid using Lake Laguna for recreational purposes until further notice.

Signs had been placed in surrounding waterways which said “Warning! Avoid contact. A sewage spill has occurred in this area”.

Palm Beach residents have been warned of potential odours relating to the repair work on the main and council apologised for any inconvenience.

Gold Coast City council warn locals and visitors to not swim in Palm Beach lake after sewage main breaks

Gold Coast residents took to social media to share the warning.

“Sewage line breakage near M1 roadworks,” Enzo Molinari posted to a Palm Beach community group.

“Sewerage has been spilling into canals via storm water pipes near 7th Ave.

“Avoid swimming in waterways feeding Tallebudgera Creek”.

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