Given the consistent flooding and high water levels, the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) has moved to issue a temporary river closure for all water based activities for a four week period. This is in the interest of highlighting public safety concerns to all users and the general community.
 
The closure is being advertised through CCMA's website, local media and will also be published in the Victorian Government Gazette. CCMA is continuing to monitor river levels and water quality to assess when it can be reopened.

See CCMA's website for latest news 

Water levels and Geelong Canoe Club

GCC is situated on land adjacent to the Barwon River with a ground floor level at an average of 3.90 Australian Height Datum (AHD). Some roads and paths leading to the GCC are below this level and if they are under water access to the club is not be possible.

To stay up to date with river heights see Bureau of Meteorology's website