Lake Burley Griffin Water Levels to be Lowered

The National Capital Authority (NCA) will today commence lowering the water level of Lake Burley Griffin to support construction works for the Scrivener Dam Dissipator Strengthening Project.

The water level will be lowered by up to 250 millimetres with an additional drawdown of up to 250mm scheduled to take place in May, if required.

The water level will remain up to 500mm below normal levels until construction works for the Scrivener Dam Dissipator Strengthening Project are completed. The program for construction is scheduled be completed in the second half of 2027.  

The NCA actively manages Lake Burley Griffin’s water level in response to operational and environmental factors such as heavy rain and prolonged dry periods and does not anticipate any public or environmental impacts from the current lowering.

Lake users are encouraged to continue to navigate the lake safely and visit the NCA website for further information and updates.

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