Flood knowledge is wanted

Gosford Council is looking to hear from Pearl Beach residents who have knowledge about flooding of Middle Creek.

The Middle Creek Floodplain Risk Management Study is the second stage of the Floodplain Risk Management Process, which investigates and compares options to minimise the flooding risk to an area.

Council has received a grant from the State and the Federal Governments to assist preparing the study and plan for Middle Creek and now wants to hear from locals.

"The accuracy of such a review is mainly reliant on the collection of historical flood data obtained from residents who either lived or have witnessed past flood events in the area," a notice by Gosford Council stated.

"As such, Council would appreciate any information related to past flooding in this area."

When the study and plan are completed, they will be placed on public exhibition.

The public will be invited to make any comments on the draft plan prior to it being finalised.

Consulting engineers Water Studies are conducting the second and third stages of the management process.

They will soon distribute a brochure and questionnaire to collect flood-related information from residents within the floodplain of Middle Creek.

Questions or comments can be directed to the community representative for Council's Floodplain Risk Management Committee meetings.

For further information, contact George State of the Pearl Beach Progress Association by phone on 4344 2327

Council notice, August 3 Express Advocate