Patawalonga Lake Lock - Glenelg, South Australia
Posted by: 
bucketeer
S 34° 58.490 E 138° 30.712
54H E 272859 N 6126920
This boat lock seperates Patawalonga Lake for the ocean
Waymark Code: WMAFQ2
Location: South Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 01/10/2011
Views: 26
Patawalonga Lake (Pat to the locals apparently) is the site of the Holdfast Quay Marina and the lock is used to maintain the water level above the low tide level to eliminate the requirement for dredging the marina basin. It also serves to remove flooding issues to riverfront properties during spring tides.
The lock is located adjacent to barrage gates at the mouth of Patawalonga Creek.
The lock has a automatic retractable walkway which serves as a pedestrian access across the barrage.
Waterway Name: Patawalonga Lake
Connected Points:
Patawalonga Lake to Southern Ocean
Type: Lock
Date Opened: 01/01/1960
Elevation Difference (meters): 2.00
Site Status: Operational
Date Closed (if applicable): Not listed
Web Site: Not listed
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