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8 December 2025 Maintenance

Poatina – boil water
8 December 2025 Maintenance

Lake Plimsoll – boat ramp closed when lake level is high
8 December 2025 Maintenance

Lake Mackintosh – campground and boat ramps closed when lake level is high
8 December 2025 Maintenance

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8 December 2025 Maintenance

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