The Darien Department of Public Works announced Monday that the tide gates for Goreham’s Pond will be opened for flushing and cleaning from Friday, March 27 to Monday, April 6.
The announcement said:
“Schedule is:
—Opened on Friday, March 27, 2020; and,
—Closed on Monday, April 6, 2020.
Tide gates cannot be operated following extensive rain events or a series of very high tides because of the large volume of water flowing over the dam. The opening or closing of gates may be delayed dependent on weather.