Thanks to the intervention of the Island Residents' Association, CSIR, the Department of Water Affairs and Eden District Municipality, the mouth of the Great Brak River is currently being prepared for an Easter breach by Mossel Bay Municipality.
A preparatory channel is currently being excavated, with the actual breaching, which requires a release of water from the Wolwedans Dam, taking place after high tide tomorrow (Wednesday) around 15h00, dependent upon wave height conditions, of course.
A preparatory channel is currently being excavated, with the actual breaching, which requires a release of water from the Wolwedans Dam, taking place after high tide tomorrow (Wednesday) around 15h00, dependent upon wave height conditions, of course.
Mechanical breaching preparations under way at 11:00 a.m.
Mechanical breaching preparations under way at 14h15
The Great Brak River is classified as a Temporarily Open/Closed estuary, and this opening is being done not only for the sake of holiday-makers enjoyment, but also to ensure estuarine health, the health of bathers, and as a precaution against unexpected rainfall given the high water levels in the Dam.
Eden District Muncipality, who is coordinating the activity, has requested that members of the public should please not approach the channel at any stage until the mouth has been fully opened.
With the mercury having already hit 39° celsius today, it's going to be more than welcome. Enjoy the water, folks!
Eden District Muncipality, who is coordinating the activity, has requested that members of the public should please not approach the channel at any stage until the mouth has been fully opened.
With the mercury having already hit 39° celsius today, it's going to be more than welcome. Enjoy the water, folks!
