Beaches from Nelson Bay marina to Fly Point will remain closed on Tuesday after a sewage leak, Port Stephens Council has confirmed.
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The council is currently waiting on water quality test results to determine when it will be safe to reopen the beaches. The community is advised to avoid swimming in the area.
During excavation works on Monday at Teramby Road a sewage main was damaged and began leaking into the harbour. Up to 225 kilolitres of sewage was estimated to have leaked from the main.
The leak is now contained within the harbour and Hunter Water have repaired the sewage main.
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), NSW Ministry of Health, SafeWork NSW and Fire & Rescue NSW have been notified.
