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Each year in February and early March our region experiences very high tides, and nowhere is this more evident than on the causeway of the Halifax to Lucinda road. The tide rises through the mangroves and will engulf the road with brackish salty water.
Driving through this water will cause salt to be trapped under your car, resulting in rust damage, as well as faulty wiring connections, creating expensive repairs.
At a tide height of 3.8 metres, water will reach the edge of the roadway. At 3.9 metres it will be across the road, and at 4+ metres can be 300mm deep in places between Gentle Annie Creek and Ferrero Street, Lucinda.
Residents and visitors are urged to check the tide height before driving to Lucinda in February and March. Once the tide falls below 3.8 metres, the road will be dry again.
Article contributed with thanks, written by Steve Whipps, Commander Qf14 Lucinda Coast Guard.
The flooded causeway dated 9th March 2024. Photo credit: Steve Whipps
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