Saltwater Creek and Lagoon

I have lived at the 'Rocks since 1972 and I remember when the creek and lagoon were open to the sea all the time. There was abundant marine life in both the creek and the lagoon, mullet, mud crabs, school prawns and the lagoon was deep enough for professional fishermen to use their nets. Today, when it is closed off it becomes quite smelly and the water is almost black. When it is open after heavy rain the golf course is able to drain properly and then when the water clears it is a great place for kids to play and swim. In my opinion it should be open on a permanent basis.