MAKING WAVES Monaro Region News
Deputy Commissioner tours southern Monaro Members honoured for distinguished service
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eputy Commissioner Operations and Capability Alex Barrell visited the Bermagui, Merimbula and Eden units on a trip to the south of the region in early October. Mr Barrell was welcomed to the Eden unit by Unit Commander Stuart Manson, who was himself presented with his Ten Year Long Service medal. Discussions were held on the accreditation of the Eden
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Mr Barrell then visited MR Merimbula, where he was welcomed by Unit Commander Sonia Teston and Deputy Unit Commander Bill Blakeman; presenting a Ten Year Long Service Award to member Walter Kleiner in the presence of his wife Rose. The final stop was at MR Bermagui, where Mr Barrell was welcomed by Unit Commander
Mr Barrell congratulated the Bermagui Unit on winning a major award
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unit to undertake on-water rescues, their inaugural rescue vessel, and proposed crew facilities in Snug Cove.
Caron Parfitt and Deputy Unit Commander Stephen Knight. DC Barrell took the opportunity to congratulate the unit members for
Walter Kleiner, wife Rose Kleiner and Deputy Commissioner Alex Barrell. Photo: Glenn Sullivan.
winning the South Coast Volunteer Team of the Year Award category in the 2021 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards, run by the NSW Centre for Volunteering.
“This award is testament to the unit’s sound leadership and the ongoing commitment of its members to their local community, and I wish them the very best for the finals.”
Snow melt brings boating hazards to alpine lakes Danger lurks in chilly alpine waters
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s we head into the warmer months, snow melt from the surrounding mountains causes water levels rise across the alpine lakes. Jindabyne Dam is currently around 86% and has been steadily rising over the past few months as the snow melt runs into our lakes and dams through the Snowy Hydro scheme. With lake levels rising, logs and rocks at the lake edge become submerged hazards, while on open water, floating logs washed into the lake by the high meltwater flows provide further dangers for the boating enthusiast. In late October while the local Marine Rescue team were out on Lake Jindabyne performing training drills, they pulled multiple logs from the water, towing some of the larger ones back to shore. These hazards are something
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A large log under tow in Lake Jindabyne. Photo: Cain Hopwood.
alpine boaters need keep in mind when out enjoying themselves on the water – being vigilant for these potential dangers can save lives
and prevent injury. We want to see people once again safely enjoying the alpine lakes and are looking forward to welcoming visitors
back to our beautiful the area this summer. Karina Hermeston
