Lake Forbes Aquatic Area temporary closure

2 Feb 2016 5:15 PM -

Forbes Shire Council is reminding residents that the Lake Forbes Aquatic Area waterway will be temporarily closed from Friday, February 5 to Sunday, February 7.

The closure is due to the NSW Barefoot Water Ski Club Forbes Tournament, which is expected to bring over 40 barefoot water skiing competitors to town.

Community members are welcome to attend the tournament to watch all the action, with a number of viewing areas to be set-up around the waterway.

On Friday, a coaching clinic will be held for interested participants from 9.30am with competition kicking off from 7.30am on Saturday morning and finishing late Sunday afternoon.

There will also be a demonstration including tricks and jumps by the pro skiers at 5.30pm on Saturday.

Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM said it was fantastic that Forbes was hosting the tournament for a second year.

“Lake Forbes Aquatic Area is a great facility and it is of credit to our town that the NSW Barefoot Water Ski Club has brought the tournament to Forbes,” Mayor Miller said.

“I encourage residents to go along and watch all of the action as there will be plenty of viewing areas available as well as local skiers competing.”