Beach Patrols in Place in the Shoalhaven During April School Holidays - Shoalhaven City Council - Media Release

 

1 April 2021

Professional beach patrols will be in place at Shoalhaven beaches during the April NSW school holiday period from Friday, 2 April until Sunday, 18 April. 

Shoalhaven City Council’s Director City Lifestyles Jane Lewis is reminding holiday makers and locals to swim between the red and yellow flags at patrolled beaches as the swimming season draws to a close.

“Our region boasts more than 100 stunning beaches, but if you plan to swim, we recommend choosing a beach that is patrolled. Patrols will be in place at Shoalhaven Heads, Crookhaven Heads, Warrain, Cudmirrah/Berrara, Narrawallee, North and South Mollymook beaches and Tilbury Cove.

“To make your next trip to the beach safer, make sure you read the safety signs, ask a lifeguard for safety advice and swim with a friend,” said Ms Lewis. 

“We want everyone to be able to enjoy our glorious beaches, which is why our beach wheelchair service is also available during beach patrol season.   

“Make sure you book ahead, there are ten beach wheelchairs available for adults and children free of charge, at seven beaches across the Shoalhaven,” said Ms Lewis. 

To book a beach wheelchair.

To check patrolled beaches visit https://beachsafe.org.au/ or download the beachsafe app.

Professional beach patrols will be in place at Shoalhaven beaches during the April NSW school holiday period from Friday, 2 April until Sunday, 18 April. 

Shoalhaven City Council’s Director City Lifestyles Jane Lewis is reminding holiday makers and locals to swim between the red and yellow flags at patrolled beaches as the swimming season draws to a close.

“Our region boasts more than 100 stunning beaches, but if you plan to swim, we recommend choosing a beach that is patrolled. Patrols will be in place at Shoalhaven Heads, Crookhaven Heads, Warrain, Cudmirrah/Berrara, Narrawallee, North and South Mollymook beaches and Tilbury Cove.

“To make your next trip to the beach safer, make sure you read the safety signs, ask a lifeguard for safety advice and swim with a friend,” said Ms Lewis. 

“We want everyone to be able to enjoy our glorious beaches, which is why our beach wheelchair service is also available during beach patrol season.   

“Make sure you book ahead, there are ten beach wheelchairs available for adults and children free of charge, at seven beaches across the Shoalhaven,” said Ms Lewis. 

To book a beach wheelchair.

To check patrolled beaches visit https://beachsafe.org.au/ or download the beachsafe app.

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Shoalhaven Beaches Rated Safe for Swimming - Shoalhaven City Council - Media Release

 

12 November 2020

Shoalhaven beaches are a great place to swim according to the latest State of the Beaches Report, published by the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Environment.

According to the Report, all ten Shoalhaven beaches monitored by the program have excellent microbial water quality and are graded at the highest level as ‘Very Good’ or ‘Good’.

The monitored swimming sites include Shoalhaven Heads Beach, Tilbury Cove, Warrain Beach, Collingwood Beach, Cudmirrah Beach, Mollymook Beach, Rennies Beach, Bawley Point Beach, Merry Beach and Racecourse Beach.

Each year, In partnership with the Beachwatch program, Shoalhaven City Council monitors ten swimming sites. For the most recent report, samples were collected weekly between December 2019 and March 2020 with sampling and laboratory costs covered by Council.

Council will again be taking part in Beachwatch over the next three months. To ensure that all samples are taken the same way and information is correct, sampling activities are audited regularly each year.

View the 2019/20 South Coast Beachwatch Report via this link.

Information about Shoalhaven Council’s involvement in the Beachwatch Program is available via this link.

Mollymook is a very good place to swim according to the latest State of the Beaches Report.