The Murray River emergency declaration area, between Hume Dam and Perricoota Station, has been removed following lower river levels and reduced risk as floodwaters move downstream.
NSW SES has been working with a variety of agencies to ensure the declaration could be removed as soon as it was safe to do so.
“The Murray River from the Hume Dam to Perricoota Station is no longer subject to an Emergency Area declaration,” NSW SES Southern Zone Incident Controller, Superintendent Barry Griffiths, said.
“This has been a difficult period for some residents and businesses along the river and we appreciate their understanding and tolerance as the flood waters have moved through.
“The declaration was put in place to ensure the safety of people and infrastructure along the river system.”
The Murray River Emergency Area declaration remains in place from Perricoota Station to Nurtram Billabong as a result of the hazardous river conditions and the potential damage to levees and riverbanks.
Under section 22 of the SES Act people are directed as follows:
- Leave the emergency area
- Do not enter the emergency area
“As part of the declaration no boats can enter the emergency area and people cannot enter the area for any recreational purpose such as fishing or swimming,” Mr Griffiths said.
“The declaration of the emergency area applies to all residents on both sides of the border. Neither NSW nor Victorian users are permitted on the river in this area.”
For emergency assistance in floods and storms call NSW SES on 132 500.
