Council will monitor lake and river entrances following forecast potential heavy rainfall over the weekend.
In the event that trigger levels are reached, entrances will be opened in accordance with the relevant Entrance Management Policy (EMP) and NSW Crown Land licence conditions.
Mayor Patricia White said that although catchments are relatively dry across the Shoalhaven, there is still a low chance that entrances may need to be opened if actual rainfall reaches or exceeds the upper limit forecast.
"Council will continue to monitor lake and river levels over the weekend and staff will be on standby for potential opening of lake entrances should it be necessary," Cr White said.
"Hazardous swell conditions from a south to south-easterly direction are also forecast from Sunday and this could impact our foreshores. Our staff will also be inspecting beach access and monitoring for coastal erosion," she said.
"It's critical people play it safe and keep an eye on beach and lake conditions before venturing out."
The current status of river and lake entrances managed by Council is:
- Burrill Lake entrance is open.
- Shoalhaven River at Shoalhaven Heads, Swan Lake, Lake Conjola and Tabourie Lake entrances are all closed.
All estuary entrances in the Shoalhaven are located on land owned by NSW Crown Lands. Council is only permitted to mechanically open entrances in accordance with the trigger levels and conditions contained within EMPs and the relevant NSW Crown Lands licence.
For emergency assistance due to flash flooding and storm damage, call NSW SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies including rescue, call 000.
Flood safe information can be accessed from the SES FloodSafe website.
For the latest weather forecast visit the Bureau of Meteorology website.
