The recent June long weekend revived memories of the 2007 storms which saw Puntei Creek and the floodplain at Carey Bay under water, along with several properties. In 2007 a residents Committee formed to address the flooding issues.
The 2007 aftermath saw LMCC pledge to undertake a flood study to identify the future management that was going to be required. Four years later as the memories fade, the commitments have diminished and obligations entered into don’t seem to be getting fulfilled.
A member of the resident's committee received 'almost' binding commitments from LMCC in 2007 with the Mt Waring catchment ranked 10 in the priority listing. Further correspondence stated investigations were to commence in April 2008 and “council (was) progressing towards a solution”. A change of Asset Manager saw a change in priorities and now correspondence from May 20, 2011 Council's Principal engineer advised that the outcomes of drainage investigation will be available in 2011.
If not for the persistence of a local to pursue an outcome would it still be honored by LMCC commitments of the day?
Ongoing questions about how storm water is managed into Puntei Creek is of great concern as the catchment continues to be developed and the downstream implications on a privately owned waterway remain unaddressed and without guidance until a flood study can direct development.
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