The Darwin Waterfront Recreation Lagoon and beach area has reopened for swimming.

The Darwin Waterfront Corporation received results today which confirm the Recreation Lagoon’s improved water quality.

“It’s positive to see the Recreation Lagoon’s water quality improve quickly with the recent break in monsoonal weather,” Acting General Manager, Paola McCarthy said.

“The Corporation will continue to monitor the lagoon regularly in accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council Standards and Department of Health Guidelines.”

“The Corporation takes the issue of water quality very seriously, and has in place various management strategies to ensure the water quality is maintained at a high standard.”

The Recreation Lagoon flushing system continuously pumps fresh sea water resulting in the water being turned over approximately every seven days which has helped to improve water quality quickly.

Should extreme rainfall and dense cloud coverage return, the Recreation Lagoon may have to be closed again.   

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Media contact: Paola McCarthy 0437 621 433