THE Manning River is the heart of the region and provides the perfect environment for boating and fishing, but like most coastal river systems, flooding is an ongoing challenge which many residents have experienced first-hand.
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Greater Taree City Council is undertaking a new flood study for the Manning River catchment that will help it better understand, plan and manage the risk of flooding in the region.
Council has a survey on its website and is seeking information, observations, records and photos from locals who have experienced the most recent major flood events, including March 1978, February 1990 and June 2011.
TAKE THE 'Manning River Flood Study' SURVEY HERE
The questions in the survey aim to delve deeper into our flooding history and get specific details from residents to determine where flooding occurred, how people were affected, how high flood waters reached and the main source/cause of the flooding.
"In order to plan for future flood events and reduce the impact on our community, we need to determine the nature and extent of existing flooding problems and this is the first step in this process," council's senior leader asset planning, Phil Miles said.
"Once the data is collected, BMT WBM, an independent company specialising in floodplain risk management, will undertake the study which will include community workshops further down the track."
Those who are able to assist are encouraged to go online and complete the survey by July 30, or alternatively, hard copies can be found at your local library and the council building.
