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King tides have caused few problems on the region's beaches and foreshores for councils. <\/p>\n
King tides have caused few problems on the region's beaches and foreshores for councils. <\/p>\n
At Lake Illawarra, water flowed out of drains and partially across Reddall Parade, but Shellharbour City Council said there were no incidents that posed a problem to infrastructure, with little rain and swell coming with the king tide. <\/p>\n
Wollongong City Council received no reports of any flooding or stormwater issues following the king tides. <\/p>\n
King tide photos:Austinmer, Wollongong and Shellharbour <\/p>\n
\"Our pipe network is fitted with flaps which have been specifically designed to stop backflow in the event of such occurrences,\" a Wollongong council spokeswoman said. <\/p>\n
\"However, Thirroul pool had to close briefly for the past two afternoons.\" <\/p>\n
With a king tide's lower-than-usual low tide, clean water cannot be pumped into the pool. Port Kembla pool could face the same problem but has remained open. <\/p>\n
\"Council is continuing to monitor conditions at both pools, and will close them if and as required,\" the spokeswoman said. <\/p>\n
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