Club members paddling above Queens Park Bridge may be aware of the fallen tree that nearly blocks the river.  The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority identified this as a tree owned by the City of Greater Geelong (COGG) and notified them.

This week, COGG sent a team up the river to remove it. They were able to cut some of it, but left a significant amount in and just under the surface of the water.  Be careful when crossing this section.

The second hazard that has caught some paddlers out is a snag 150 metres downstream from the overhead pipe. It sits above the surface when the river level is normal and below the water when the river is up. A buoy will be placed on the snag so you are aware of its location.

Image: Fallen tree between Queens Park Bridge and overhead pipe.