UPDATE 30 March: Butlers Gorge Road closed 24/7 to end of April
With some construction activity still underway on the Tarraleah scheme and increased traffic, the Butlers Gorge Road closure will be extended to ensure public safety.Butlers Gorge Road (from the Lyell Highway turnoff) will now remain closed 24/7 to the end of April. Mossy Marsh Dam, Clark Dam, the lookout, boat ramp and campground won’t be accessible during this period. To stay in touch, please visit our project page.
UPDATE 30 March: Lake King William campground remains closed
The campground at Lake King William will remain closed until the end of April.Please enjoy one of many other recreational sites in the meantime.Please note that Butlers Gorge Road is closed 24/7 to the end of April, to ensure public safety as we have some activity still underway on the Tarraleah scheme. Mossy Marsh Dam, Clark Dam, the lookout and the boat ramp won’t be accessible during this period. To stay in touch, please visit our project page
Lake Gairdner - lake level change
Lake Gairdner water levels will be temporarily lowered in advance of planned outage works at Wilmot Power Station. From Wednesday 14 January 2026, water levels will begin to be gradually drawn down to support important maintenance activities. This change may be noticeable to people using or visiting the lake. Key points: o Water level drawdown will commence from 9 am on Wednesday 14 January 2026 and be lowered gradually over several days.o The lake will remain accessible; however, water levels will be lower than usual so please exercise caution. o The lake will refill naturally over subsequent weeks.We appreciate your understanding while these important works are carried out.
Arthurs Flume - road closure for maintenance work
From mid-January to 1 May 2026, we’ll be undertaking maintenance works along Arthurs Flume. During this time, the road between Tods Corner and Arthurs Lake will be closed to all users, including walkers, bikers and horse riders. You may also encounter more traffic along Highlands Lake and Tods Corner roads. Thank you for your patience. If you’d like to know more about what’s happening, please email engagement@hydro.com.au.
Poatina lookout - closed until Dec 2027
Poatina lookout, parking lot and picnic area will be closed during maintenance work. The site will reopen in December 2027. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Please enjoy one of our many other recreational sites!