ROADS and infrastructure across the Midcoast Local Government Area have taken a hammering during recent weather events.

At this stage the total cost of damage is estimated to be between $5 and $10 million and Council will be applying for disaster funding to aid recovery efforts.

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A state of natural disaster has been declared across the MidCoast LGA following the storm event on Wednesday 6 July.

In some areas, the rainfall was the heaviest single day of rain ever recorded.

On Wednesday afternoon, some stormwater systems in locations across the region became overwhelmed.

“This recovery is very much a combined effort with the NSW Police, SES, Rural Fire Service, Fire and Rescue and the NSW Department of Communities and Justice – along with a range of local contractors – and of course our community,” said Council’s General Manager, Adrian Panuccio.

“We thank everyone for their assistance and patience during this difficult time.”

Roads right across the MidCoast were damaged and teams have been deployed to complete emergency works.

Various bridges were damaged and emergency repairs are underway.

Works to repair roads and infrastructure will continue as flood waters recede and conditions become drier.

A number of Council-led improvement projects will now be delayed.

People affected by debris caused by flooding should contact their nearest Waste Management Facility for advice about how to dispose of it correctly. More information available at
https://www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/Environment/Bins-and-Recycling/Find-a-waste-facility.

By Marian SAMPSON