Henley Golf Course Construction

January 2006

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January 30, 2006: State of works near Lake E. About 30mm of rainfall fell near the site in late Jan. Works likely to extend into April/May.

Jan 30: Water already being diverted into Lake E extension. This water is likely to be highly turbid.

Jan 30: Rain gathering in Lake E extension. Ponding happening within 30 metres of Yarra River in places.

Jan 30: More heavy earthworks near Lake E.

Jan 30: Lake E extension starting to fill with turbid water.

Jan 30: Holes being completed near Lake A.

Jan 30: 10th hole works proceeding. Silt traps still engorged with turbid construction water.

Jan 30: 10th hole works proceeding. Note poor construction environment after heavy rain. Yarra River in background.

Jan 30: Works have started on the highly flood prone 1st and 18th holes on eastern side of the course.

Jan 30: Another hole being established near the Oxbow Billabong.

Jan 30: Works have started on the highly flood prone 1st and 18th holes on eastern side of the course. In the event of floods this area would be likely to be inundated first. For past flood event see here.

Mid January 2006: Construction still occurring in close proximity to Lake E.

Mid January 2006: Lake E and the construction activities nearby. Two golf holes and an 8 hectare lake extension are being constructed here.

Mid January 2006: Lake L, showing recent reductions in dam water volume. This is the lowest the water levels in this dam have been for 14 months.

Mid January 2006: Lake A and Lake C located behind main levee on floodplain. Note turbidity of the water.

December 24 2005: Tenth hole fairway crossing western gully. Note the amount of sand used.

January 2006: Soil being dumped near 10th hole. Yarra River in background.

January 2006: Oxbox billabong, with sand being dumped onto floodplain for construction of golf hole.

January 2006: Lake E showing close proximity of construction activity.