The study will update and extend flood modelling of the Murray River and local stormwater drainage systems.
Building on previous modelling of the Barmah-Millewa Forest, it will cover the floodplain from Tocumwal downstream to the Bama Sandhills on the Murray River, and to Deniliquin on the Edwards River.
Murray River Council Mayor John Harvie said community contributions would be vital in creating accurate and reliable models.
“Locals know their area better than anyone. Whether it’s a photo from the 2016 flood, a video from a recent storm, or knowledge of where water tends to pool, these details help us fine-tune the models and improve our understanding of flood behaviour,” he said.
The models will be calibrated to major historical flood events, including the 2010, 2016 and 2022 Murray River floods, as well as recent storms that have caused drainage issues in Mathoura and Picnic Point.
Council is encouraging the community to provide photos, videos or personal observations from the 2010, 2016 and 2022 floods
Local knowledge of any stormwater drainage problems or of storms that have caused drainage or flooding problems in the area are also welcome.
There will be a community drop-in session on Tuesday, September 23 from noon to 1pm for community members wishing to know more about the review or to offer feedback or relevant information.
Residents can also share information via council’s Your Say platform at yoursay.murrayriver.nsw.gov.au
Residents who share any flood intel at the drop-in session or online will go into the draw to win one of two $50 vouchers for the Mathoura Bowling Club or The Timbercutter.
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