Locals in the Shire are being kept updated on potential flooding as river levels continue to rise.

Emergency management committees are meeting regularly to monitor the situation and coordinate responses.

The Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) is currently convening twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with all relevant agencies in attendance.

At a regional level, the Regional Emergency Management Committee (RMC) is meeting three days a week – Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays – with the General Manager present at these meetings.

For Tilpa, flood levels are expected to exceed minor and could potentially reach moderate levels.

However, authorities state that this forecast will not impact the Tilpa township itself. Furthermore, access from the Cobar to Tilpa Road is expected to remain open at this stage.

Further down the river in Wilcannia, flood waters are anticipated to reach or exceed minor levels.

The primary impact here is expected to be on roads running specifically through the river corridor.

As a result of the rising levels, roads from Wilcannia through to Tilpa along both the east and west sides of the river are likely to be closed.

The road travelling north up to Louth is also expected to face closure.

It is also noted that the Tongo road is already closed due to previous flood events.

Importantly, it is not anticipated that the Victory Caravan Park in Wilcannia will be flooded or require closure.

Similarly, there is expected to be no impact to St. Teresa schools or the mission housing in the area.

Inspections of local levy banks have been carried out. While some minor works are needed, the levy banks are not expected to be required or come into play during this particular flood event.