EstuaryWatch Data Portal
Overview
Estuary name | Spring Creek Estuary |
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CMA | Corangamite CMA |
Description |
Spring Creek Estuary is approximately 2km in length, with a catchment area of 153.0Ha, and enters the sea at the popular Torquay surf beach. The estuary s bordered by the Spring Creek Reserve which contains unique and rare Moonah Woodlands and Bellarine Yellowgums. |
Estuary Values |
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Estuary Threats |
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Data | Site observations |
Status | Active |
Monitor group | Spring Creek EstuaryWatchers |
Document | Spring Creek Estuary Fact Sheet |
Sites
Site details | Options |
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S1 Boardwalk near estuary mouthActive Physico-Chemical 24-06-2007 - 19-12-2023Boardwalk near estuary mouth |
Observations 140 |
S2 Middle fishing platformActive Physico-Chemical 08-07-2007 - 19-12-2023Middle fishing platform opposite first green on golf course |
Observations 131 |
S3 Footbridge upstream of Great Ocean Road at TorquayActive Physico-Chemical 08-07-2007 - 04-09-2022Footbridge upstream of Great Ocean Road at Torquay |
Observations 134 |
S3a Platform upstream of Great Ocean RoadActive Physico-Chemical 04-09-2022 - 19-12-2023S3a fishing platform is an alternate site to S3 Great Ocean Road footbridge. Located 80m upstream from S3, it is less likely to be impacted by stormwater drains under bridge. |
Observations 9 |
S4 Footbridge approximately 50m downstream of Aurora CrescentActive Physico-Chemical 08-07-2007 - 04-09-2022Bank approximately 50m upstream of Aurora Crescent |
Observations 127 |
S4a Spring Creek at fishing platform near Aurora Crescent.Active Physico-Chemical 04-09-2022 - 19-12-2023Sampling from the fishing platform S4a provides an alternate location to site S4 footbridge (Bowmans Track creek crossing). S4a is 80 m upstream from footbridge on east bank. |
Observations 9 |
SGB Spring Creek Water Level Gauge BoardActive Gauge BoardWater level gauge board located on inland side of footbridge upstream of the GOR bridge on the western river bank. |
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SMC Mouth Condition Observation SiteActive Mouth Condition 24-06-2007 - 02-10-2023Changing platform at the front of Torquay Surf Life Saving Club |
Observations 180 |
Sp1 Changing platform at the front of Torquay Surf Life Saving ClubActive Photopoint 04-04-2011 - 26-10-2023Changing platform at the front of Torquay Surf Life Saving Club |
Photos 404 |
Recent Events
Event Details |
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08-10-2023 Estuary Entrance Opening photo of the mouth, someone's unofficial opening attempt? |
Estuary Snapshots
The EstuaryWatch snapshots provide a summary of estuary condition on a particular day. For all EstuaryWatch Snapshots, photopoint photos and a longitudinal water quality profile from the estuary mouth to the inland extent is displayed. Read more
Summer 2023
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