Currently, Council's response to the high flows include:
- Risk assessments undertaken to understand the impact the current forecast flows may have on public infrastructure, with actions allocated when specific flow levels are reached.
- A targeted action plan will be developed based on predicted flows and standing water levels once further modelling has been completed by the hazard lead agency.
- Active monitoring of high flows, with advice taken from lead agencies and emergency services to ensure a coordinated response.
Council’s Incident Management Team meet regularly and is working on the following:
- Supporting key agencies and participation in upstream flood meetings
- Provide regular website updates and links to important flood information
- Continue to provide community support to better understand and prepare community for flood risks. Phone calls and emails received
- Implement our water over road and road closures plan
- Implement boat ramp and jetty closures plan
- Implement Riverside reserves closures plan. 3 public toilets earmarked to close
- Continue to liaise with Council lease holders and support preparedness activities
- Assist property owners prepare for CWMS decommissioning as flood waters and power outages dictate
- Support relief agency efforts during the floods
- Engage with key agencies in recovery efforts to return to normal after flood waters pass.