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Patterson Lakes

Patterson Lakes waterways are public reserves that play an important role in regional drainage and flood protection. We manage them together with your council and community, so they can be used for recreation – while still maintaining their primary role as flood protection infrastructure for the community.

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The Patterson Lakes Waterway Management Plan (2.07 MB, PDF) outlines key responsibilities:

  • Melbourne Water manages the lakes, waterways and associated infrastructure (such as the tidal gates)
  • Kingston City Council manages the beach maintenance services and schedule.
  • Tidal Waterways
    The Tidal Waterways are a series of canals and harbours connected to the Patterson River. Melbourne Water leases and maintains jetties in the area, and operates flood protection gates.
  • Tidal gate closures
    Flood gates separate the Tidal Waterways from the Patterson River, to protect residents from flooding. View the likelihood of them closing at the next high tide.
  • Quiet Lakes
    The Quiet Lakes are formed by three interlinked, non-tidal lakes: Legana, Illawong and Carramar. Find out how they’re managed, and your responsibilities as a resident.
  • Quiet Lakes water quality
    We regularly monitor blue-green algae and E. coli levels at the Quiet Lakes, and notify residents if these exceed the recommended standards.
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21 June 2024

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