Lake Plimsoll – boat ramp closed when lake level is high (permanent alert)
To ensure public safety, the Lake Plimsoll boat ramp boom gate is closed to prevent access to the boat ramp when the lake is within 0.3m of its full supply level. You can check the current level here.It can be very dangerous to be near the lake when levels are high, so please do not enter when the gate is closed. The gate will only reopen when Lake Plimsoll is lower than 0.3 m from full, and when it is not expected for the lake to spill in the coming week.
Lake Mackintosh – campground and boat ramps closed when lake level is high (permanent alert)
To ensure public safety, the spillway road gate closes when the lake is within 0.3m of full supply. See current levels here.It can be very dangerous to use the spillway road when lake levels are high, so please do not enter when the gate is closed. The gate will only reopen when Lake Mackintosh is lower than 0.3 m from full, and when it is not expected for the lake to spill in the coming week.
Gowrie Park – do not consume water (permanent alert)
Visitors to Gowrie Park should not consume water from the local reticulated supply. Boiling will not make the water safe for:drinkingcooking or food preparationmaking icepreparing baby formulabrushing teeth.Drinking the water is a low risk for pets; if concerned, please contact your veterinarian.If you feel unwell after consuming water, contact your GP or the Department of Health on 1800 671 738.
Bailey Bridge (permanent alert)
The Bailey Bridge on Lake Repulse Road is permanently closed.Locked boom gates have been installed at both ends, restricting vehicle access. Walking, horse riding and cycling across the bridge are still permitted.The load rating has been reduced from 7 tonnes to 3.5 tonnes to allow safe operation for access to the Repulse Power Station only.Residents of Dawson Road, and others who normally use the bridge, are encouraged to access Dawson Road via Ellendale Road (south of Ouse).If travelling in the area, please exercise caution.For further information, contact us on 1300 360 441 or contactus@hydro.com.au
Pedder Wilderness Lodge – accommodation closed (restaurant and fuel open)
Accommodation at Pedder Wilderness Lodge is unavailable until further notice, as the lodge being used to house Hydro Tasmania employees and contractors currently undertaking refurbishment works at the Gordon Power Station. The Twelvetrees Bar and Restaurant and fuel services remain open daily from 11 am to 3 pm, with lunch served from 12 pm to 2 pm.Opening hours will be reassessed during the winter months to accommodate changes in visitor numbers.To stay up to date, follow Pedder Wilderness Lodge on Facebook and visit the website. We appreciate your patience and support as our teams undertake these vital upgrades. The team at Pedder Wilderness Lodge looks forward to welcoming you for lunch throughout the year.