14 September 2010
The precautionary advice for swimming at Nightcliff and Vesteys Beaches has been lifted after test results from two consecutive beach water samples showed greatly improved water quality with significantly reduced bacteria levels which no longer posed any risk to public health.
They had been closed since 7 September 2010.
Environmental Health Officers will continue weekly sampling at all other Darwin Harbour beaches and the public will be kept informed of any changes to the situation.
Latest test results and the current status of the beaches can be viewed on the Environmental Health website at:
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Environmental_Health/Beach_Water_Quality/index.aspx
If further information is required, please contact the DHF Environmental Health hotline on toll free 1800 095 646.
Information in this media release can be attributed Karen Beirne, Senior Policy Officer Environmental Health, Department of Health and Families.
Media inquiries: Dale Webster 8999 2818; 0401 116 203
