​Avoid contact with water at Flooding Creek and Port of Sale

Gippsland Water is asking the public to avoid contact with Flooding Creek waterways, including Port of Sale until further notice.

Heavily diluted sewage has spilled from Park Street sewer pump station in Sale following significant rainfall over the past 24 hours.

Gippsland Water is asking locals to avoid the area as a precautionary measure.

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and Wellington Shire Council have been informed.

Crews are onsite managing the situation and are focused on minimising public impact as much as possible.

A further update will be provided when appropriate.

For more information and to stay up to date visit www.gippswater.com.au/emergencies.