Temora council will address flooding problems impacting the neighbourhood of Sharpe and Murphy Streets.
The flooding occurs during heavy rainfall and it has caused numerous problems throughout this year.
Sharpe Street residents have raised concerns over poor drainage leading to the inundation of houses and yards which, in some cases, prevents access to properties.
During last month’s ordinary meeting, council resolved to include the matter in its stormwater management plans.
While it’s expected a fix will take time to enact, Sharpe and Murphy Street residents can expect some
relief with minor works in the meantime.
These include cleaning drainage along the southern side of Murphy Street and creating a bank between Little Camp and Sharpe Streets to prevent water entering the rear of properties.
Council will also look to widen a large box culvert on Murphy Street and will either acquire land or undertake a boundary adjustment to allow this to happen.
The work will cost $20,000 and will be referred to council’s budget estimates for next year.
Future works include reconstructing the pavement and lifting it by approximately 100mm to prevent water crossing the road and inundating culverts.
This work is expected to cost $100,000 and will be referred to council’s flood study for advice and budget estimates.
Council is also discussing creating a retention dam in the area as part of its stormwater management planning, however it’s been noted once a dam is full the issue could reoccur.
Additional projects are also planned for the neighbourhood and are slated for future draft budgets.
They include:
• Sealing upgrades for Nicholson Street,
• Shoulder, kerb and gutter reconstructions in Camp and Twynam Streets,
and
• Sealing upgrades for Little Twynam and Camp Streets.
