THE concern of Kurri Kurri’s Cr James Ryan for potential flood victims in Branxton is not matched, it seems, by his concern for flood victims in Weston/Abermain.
Last week was the 22nd anniversary of the first flood intrusion and damage to homes along Fourth Street, Weston, and Elizabeth Street, Abermain.
The cause? Mining silt and nutrients from houses, which had raised the creek bed and reduced carrying capacity, and choking noxious trees and reeds.
There followed the formation of a flood committee in 1991, a flood study in 1992, then another eight studies over the years. But nothing has been done to correct the problems.
In 2007 (see picture above) there were 36 damaged homes and 13 life-threatening incidents in the midnight dark and turbulent creek. Bravery awards were given.
Move the muck, Cr Ryan. Come and look at the creek and help bring your concerns about flooding closer to your home.
Twenty-two years, nine flood studies. Why?
Col Maybury
Kurri Kurri
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