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No Simple Solution To Lowlands Broken Drain Network

by Publishing | Jun 29, 2024 | News, Priority

More than two years after Hawkesbury City Council hired a consultant to investigate the drainage system in Richmond Lowlands, no final report has been published, and no repair work has started. The damaged and unmaintained infrastructure continues to worsen flood...

Minns Urges McMahon to Prioritise Flood Relief Over Politics

by Sam Magnusson | May 14, 2024 | News, Priority

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has called for a focus on community needs over political agendas in the ongoing efforts for flood planning and relief. His remarks come in response to claims made by Hawkesbury Mayor Sarah McMahon, which he deemed...

Explaining the ‘Bathtub’ Effect

by Publishing | May 3, 2024 | News, Priority

In the Hawkesbury Nepean Valley, five main tributaries pour water into the main river when heavy rains come. The Warragamba River is the most significant source. Understanding the geography of the Hawkesbury Nepean Valley is crucial to comprehending the challenges...

FLOOD WATCH HAWKESBURY NEPEAN – UPDATE 4

by Publishing | Apr 5, 2024 | News, Priority

Key Point: This has been reissued by the BOM to correct the catchment severity Issued at 1:45 pm EDT on Friday 5 April 2024 MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS PARTS OF NEW SOUTH WALES COAST AND RANGES FROM LATE FRIDAY, INCLUDING THE HAWKESBURY NEPEAN RIVER An...

BOM Warns of Possible “Minor – Major” Flooding in Hawkesbury

by Publishing | Apr 3, 2024 | News, Priority

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is warning of possible “minor to major” flooding in the Hawkesbury Nepean River from late Friday night. “A coastal trough is forecast to deepen and potentially develop into a low pressure system between Friday and...