Major works to strengthen the Maclean Levee wall.
Engineers, Council, contractors have busted a gut. I've kept in contact many, and they have informed me of the work undertaken and how it came together.
I might not be on the ground there, but we all keep in contact.
All tho going by some comments in a local FB group, there are always keyboard experts that know better, telling them that they are doing it wrong.
Edit, Just received an update(I'm on their ratepayers contact list).
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UPDATE AS OF 8PM THURSDAY 3 MARCH
What we know…
• An emergency evacuation order is in place for low lying Maclean residents and an evacuation centre is open at Maclean Showground.
• Council sought expert geotechnical advice to determine the best approach to manage the potential slip risk to the levee.
• A team of indoor and outdoor staff, community volunteers and emergency workers implemented emergency remedial works including stripping the grass, placing compacted material outside the levee (1 metre above the levee water level) and monitoring cracks.
•The Clarence River at Grafton (Prince St) is currently steady at 4.52 meters and has reduced to moderate flooding.
•The Clarence River at Ulmarra is currently steady at 4.18 metres, with moderate flooding.
•The Clarence River at Maclean is currently steady at 2.83 metres, with major flooding.
•The Orara River at Glenreagh Automatic Gauge is falling and currently sits at 3.01 metres, which is below minor flooding.
•The Orara River at Coutts Crossing is falling and is currently at 9.53 metres with moderate flooding.
•Flood levels are fallings slowly and will continue to fluctuate with the influence of tides. A full list of live river heights through the Northern Rivers can be found here: http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDN60140.html
•Additional rainfall is forecast in the next 24-48 hours which may see renewed rises. The situation is being closely monitored and revised forecasts will be issued where necessary.
•Many local roads remain closed and some will remain closed for a number of days. You can check all road closures here: https://northernrivers.myroadinfo.com.au
•Waste services through the region have been interrupted and will resume as soon as flood waters recede enough to allow safe access. Areas currently delayed include Yamba, Angourie, Wooloweyah, Harwood, Ashby and Ashby Heights, Tullymorgan, Chatsworth Island, Woombah, Iluka and some roads in Nymboida and Kangarood Creek.
• SES are the lead combat team and we have been advised that a food chain strategy is a priority at State level. Logging requests through SES is the fastest and most appropriate way to get food supply assistance and it helps them identify the areas in most need. You can call NSW SES on 132500.
With on-going emergency activity taking place, please be patient. They will prioritise life threatening situations first.
What we are doing…
•Council crews will continue to work across the region to close roads, remove debris and repair damage as needed. Clean is commencing in areas where water is receding.
•We are monitoring the advice from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) along with the influence of high tide and following advice from the SES teams on the ground.
•Residential rubbish: JR Richards’ are monitoring the road situation and will organise a collection to areas they are able to access. As their trucks may otherwise engaged, we have lined up a couple of alternative contractors who can assist when the roads are clear to do so. We are taking self-haul at the landfill and this as an option until such time as we have engaged contractors to collect. We are waiving fees for flood related residential waste.
•A Flood Disaster Recovery funding is now available. Disaster Relief Grants are available through Resilience NSW. This can cover emergency food, clothing and accommodation, repair or replacement of essential furniture and personal effects, and essential repairs to housing to a habitable condition. To apply for this, phone 13 77 88 and ask for the Disaster Relief Grant administered by Resilience NSW. https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/floods/financial-assistance
•We will continue to provide updated information as we receive it. Please keep an eye on our Facebook page and website https://www.clarence.nsw.gov.au
What we don’t know…
•We are monitoring advice provided by the BOM and will continue to support the SES as required.
•The clean up ahead is vast. Because the flood has been significantly bigger and water has stayed longer than ever before, we anticipate a lengthy clean up and repair phase.
•We don't know when closed roads will reopen and are working together with the local SES teams to make decisions based on public safety. Some roads will remain closed for a number of days. We cannot reply to individual requests for road information but will update more as news becomes available.
• Some areas are isolated and our officers cannot gain access. This is why we do not have any updates – once we receive information we will provide to the community
•We are aware there are still power outages in some parts of the region. Please contact Essential Energy for updates. They have provided this Flood Factsheet and all contact details are on this. https://www.essentialenergy.com.au/.../Reconnecting-after...
What we want you to do…
•Do not enter flood waters. Unpredictable currents and submerged hazards can be very dangerous.
•Stay away from drains, culverts and water that is more than knee-depth.
•Please avoid all unnecessary travel.
•Motorists are asked to follow all traffic controls and signage including road closures. Council implement measures in the interest of public safety.
