Algae, stonefish keep lake closed

THE Gold Coast City Council is yet to decided when it will reopen Evandale Lake, Bundall, after a stonefish was spotted in the water last week.

Orange barriers remain around the lake after divers uncovered another problem while searching for the potentially deadly stonefish.

“The lake remains closed until council decides if it will undertake some refurbishment works,” a spokesman said.

“A reopening date is not known.”

Upgrades are being considered by council to ensure the lake is in top condition for next year’s Commonwealth Games.

It is hoped any refurbishment work can take place in the winter months.

The lake was closed last Tuesday after the stonefish was spotted.

Divers from Sea World scoured the lake on Wednesday. While divers did not find the stonefish, a large amount of algae was found.

The algae is not a health concern but the council is considering how to remove it. Options include a suction clean, partially draining the lake or placing more sand to cover the growth.

The council is also considering refurbishing the entry and exit pipe to restrict fish over a certain size. still