Weekly Update - Recreational Water Quality - Friday 6 March 2026

Posted on March 06, 2026

Blackstone Park is currently considered unsuitable for swimming.

Water quality testing results received by Council this week indicate the following: 

SiteLast Test CompletedStatusNext Test Due
Egmont Reserve 3 March 2026Suitable for swimming10 March 2026
Bracknell River Reserve 3 March 2026Suitable for swimming10 March 2026
Hadspen Lions Park3 March 2026Suitable for swimming10 March 2026
Blackstone Park 5 March 2026UNSUITABLE FOR SWIMMING10 March 2026

Results for Blackstone Beach (Blackstone Park) show high levels of enterococci bacteria. This is most likely due to the heavy rainfall received earlier this week.

All sites will be tested again next week.

For further information regarding recreational water quality, please contact Council on (03) 6393 5300 between 8.30am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.