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Avoid contact with water at Flooding Creek and Port of Sale being urged by Gippsland Water

Gippsland Water warns against contact with Flooding Creek waterways and Port of Sale due to sewage spill from Park Street sewer pump station caused by heavy rainfall. Authorities notified; efforts to minimise impact ongoing.

By news@gippsland - 4th October 2023 - Back to News

Gippsland Water is asking the public to avoid contact with Flooding Creek waterways, including Port of Sale until further notice. Heavily diluted sewage has spilled from Park Street sewer pump station in Sale following significant rainfall over the past 24 hours. Gippsland Water is asking locals to avoid the area as a precautionary measure.

Recent heavy rainfall has led to sewage overflow from the Park St sewer pump station in Sale. Please avoid Flooding Creek and Port of Sale as a precaution

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and Wellington Shire Council have been informed. Crews are onsite managing the situation and are focused on minimising public impact as much as possible. A further update will be provided when appropriate. For more information and to stay up to date visit Gippsland Water updates and emergencies page.

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Source: http://gippsland.com/

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