Murray River Council is inviting people to share their experiences and records from recent flood and storm events to help update the study.
The review will build on existing Murray River flood modelling completed in 2014 and 2017.
It will, for the first time, include local stormwater modelling of the catchments around Barham.
The updated models will be calibrated using data from the 2016 and 2022 Murray River floods, as well as the significant local storm events on December 25, 2023 and January 8, 2024.
Murray River Council Mayor John Harvie said community input is vital to ensure the updated study accurately reflects the way flooding and drainage issues occur in Barham.
“We know local knowledge and lived experience can fill important gaps in the data,” he said.
“By sharing photos, videos, and observations, residents can help us improve flood risk planning and response activities in the future.”
Council has engaged Water Technology to deliver the study, which will enhance understanding of both riverine and local runoff flooding.
The information will support improved emergency management, land use planning and infrastructure decisions.
Council is requesting community photos, videos, or records from the 2016, 2022, December 2023, and January 2024 events, or details of stormwater and drainage issues in town.
Residents are encouraged to share their information via council’s Your Say platform - yoursay.murrayriver.nsw.gov.au.
The community is also invited to a community drop-in session on Tuesday, September 9, where they can find out more about the review, or offer feedback or relevant local photos and information.
It will be held from 12pm to 1.30pm at Barham Riverside Park.
Everyone who attends and shares flood intel will go into the draw to win one of two $50 vouchers (Barham IGA & Barham Foodworks).
Can’t make it on the day? No problem!
You can still submit your flood intel via the website and still be entered into the draw. Winners will be announced on September 30.
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