Residents and visitors at Western Plains Tourist Park have been directed to evacuate now ahead of expected rising waters.
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The Macquarie River is rising and water levels at Dubbo may exceed the moderate flood level on Tuesday morning.
The NSW SES has directed those at the Tourist Park to use the evacuation route via Bultje Street and stay with family, friends, or alternate accommodation in areas unaffected by flooding.
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Those at the Tourist Park had been told to prepare to evacuate earlier on Monday.
For anyone unavailable to find accommodation, an evacuation centres have been set up at the Dubbo Showground on Wingewarra Street.
The Tourist Park has previously been evacuated during the flooding of recent months, with one resident stating the packing up and leaving made life difficult.
Dubbo Regional Council has also closed a number of roads as a precautionary measure.
Closures:
- Troy Bridge
- Bligh Street
- Dubbo Visitor Information Centre Car Park
- Macquarie Regional Library Car Park, Dubbo
Council is also preparing for the possibility of the Emile Serisier Bridge being partially or fully closed. This closure will only take place when the depth of the water overtopping the deck of the bridge becomes too dangerous to drive through. In the event the Emile Serisier Bridge does close, additional traffic management will be put into place.
For those evacuating:
- If you have a Home and/or Business Emergency Plan, use it now.
- Gather your possessions for evacuation. These might include mobile phone, charger, battery-powered radio, medicine, rain gear, warm clothes, blankets, baby and pet items,water, food, torch, something to attract attention, and valuables like photos and insurance or banking records.
- Gather your pet(s) and companion animals for safe travel.
- Relocate waste containers, chemicals, and poisons well above floor level.
- The safest option is to evacuate as early as possible to avoid additional hazards. Do not wait until the last minute.
- Immediately move to a safer location away from present and potential flooding. Travel to the home of family or friends who are in a safe location away from present and potential flooding.
- If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over on higher ground away from trees, drains, low-lying areas, and floodwater. Find alternative travel routes if roads or underpasses are flooded.
- Be aware of road hazards including mud, debris, and damaged roads or bridges.
- Avoid storm drains and pipes, ditches, ravines, creeks, and rivers.
- Never drive, walk, ride through, play or swim in floodwater - it is dangerous, toxic, and may void your car insurance. If it's flooded, forget it. Fines apply.
- Obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services.
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Nick Guthrie
I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.
I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.
