Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today launched a community petition calling on the Federal and State Labor Governments to model a scenario where a flood event is 1-2 metres lower than it otherwise would be.
Click here to sign the petition: https://www.kevinhogan.com.au/flood-petition/
Mr Hogan was joined at the launch by local MPs, Councillors, business leaders, and community members who are united in their call for action.
“We need action to keep us safe, protect our homes, our businesses and our families. If we lower flood risk, it improves mental health, protects us financially, helps with insurance, and gives our region a future,” Mr Hogan said.
“This petition is calling on the Government to use the new CSIRO hydrodynamic tool to model engineering solutions that could lower future flood heights by 1-2 metres. This includes options to hold back, slow down, and divert floodwaters.”
“This scenario would be modelled across the entire Richmond River catchment — from Bungawalbin Creek through Coraki, Eden Creek through Kyogle, Richmond River through Casino, and Terania, Leycester and Wilsons through Lismore onto Ballina.”
Mr Hogan urged residents to show their support by signing the petition.
“This is our chance to make sure governments take real action to keep us safe.”
If community members would like to attend the in-person consultations, CSIRO are hosting meetings in Casino, Lismore, Woodburn, Kyogle and Ballina. Click here for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/national-emergency-managment-agency-91910409563
