On Tuesday 12 December, Council voted to engage a specialist consultant who will assist the City in establishing a Scientific Advisory Panel to develop and oversee a masterplan to address the environmental conditions leading to the over-abundance of midge, cyanobacterial blooms and other water quality issues at Maylands Lakes.
The City acknowledges the negative impact the poor water quality, algal blooms and midge are having on residents near Maylands Lakes.
The City will progress with a water mixing trial that aims to improve the water quality of Lake Brearley while managing any associated risks.
Council has approved the allocation of funds in its 2023/24 Budget.