Weston Park East

WATER QUALITY INFORMATION The 2024-25 Lake Burley Griffin Recreational Season has commenced. Results will be posted on Thursday or Friday each week. This area is CLOSED to Primary Contact Recreation due to extreme levels of blue green algae. Swimming, diving, bathing, novice Secondary Contact Recreation, and windsurfing are currently not permitted. While this area remains Open to Secondary Contact recreation (sailing, canoeing, rowing etc), persons should be careful to limit any water exposure and should shower after contact with the water. There is an increased risk of adverse health events from water exposure. Symptoms of exposure may include skin/mucosa irritation, flu-like symptoms, and gastrointestinal illness. People should not engage in Secondary Contact recreation unless: *they are experienced; *they are informed of the algal risks and what to do if contact occurs; *they do not engage in primary-contact during the recreation; and * they have access to showing facilities to use immediately after exiting the water. Event organisers should ensure that participants are aware of the blue-green algae alert level, associated exposure risks and provide adequate showering facilities for after events. Water users should look for algae warnings signs indicating the current alert level at major water entry points. SITE INFORMATION Weston Park East offers a sheltered bay and designated swimming beach, protected from the prevailing north westerly winds. Located on the shores of Tarcoola Reach, Lake Burley Griffin this area offers visitors a swimming enclosure with pontoons, a generous beach, BBQ’s, toilets and parking just 20 minutes from the centre of Canberra. *STANDING BACTERIA ALERT* Swimming should be avoided for several days after heavy rainfall as bacterial levels are strongly affected by such events.