Video showing log removal from bridge in February 2021 floodingRemoving logs from Tallawudjah Creek Bridge https://t.co/WPHuecEyck
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The Daily Telegraph, 7 May 2021:
Although the recent floods weren’t the worst in history, it has left authorities with a large amount of damage to clean up.
Clarence Valley Council general manager Ashley Lindsay said the total cost of the repair bill may be up to $7-8m, of which much would be paid for by Essential Public Asset Restoration Works funding.
The flood, which reached major levels on the Clarence and Orara, caused damage to 103 roads in the Clarence Valley.
There were three major storm water systems that needed replacing at Wooli Road (pictured), Kangaroo Creek Road and Shipmans Road, costing an average of $320,000 each.
Mr Lindsay said the most significant damage was at the Tallawydja Creek bridge approach where the creek’s water course had dramatically altered.
Among the many issues, an inspection with Transport for NSW engineers determined that if left unchecked, a 15-20m section of road formation would be lost in the next flood event, closing the road and possibly damaging the bridge.
The cost of a long-term solution would be well over $1m pending review of proposed concept options for the restoration.
Mr Lindsay said that EPAR funding would also be sought for Six Mile Lane, Patemans Road, Sandy Swamp Road and Gorge Road causeways, which were heavily impacted after each flood event and improvements were required to provide resilience for local assets and the community. Other repairs included in the costs were drainage clean-up, waste pick-up and unsealed road repairs.
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