Wollongong City Council calls on West Dapto residents to assess Mullet Creek flood risk

With a wet summer ahead of us, Mullet Creek catchment area residents are being called on to express their concerns and help prepare for the flood risks posed by the water body.

The creek that flooded earlier this year following a 100 mm downpour, left a Dapto man shocked, who said he'd never seen anything like it before.

"Never seen water this high. It came up real quick," he said.

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A number of studies assessing the flood risk have been conducted by the Wollongong City Council and community members from West Dapto and surrounds are welcome to provide their input until November 1.

Wollongong City Lord Mayor Councillor Gordon Bradbery AM said Wollongong is a flood prone area owing to its escarpment and proximity to the coast, hence why the council is working proactively to mitigate flood risks in the wake of the wet season.

Cr Bradbery said they had developed a range of mitigation options to protect the community against severe floods and encouraged locals to provide feedback.

"We know that local knowledge of those who live and breathe in their community is an invaluable resource. We need your help to review the draft Plan and Study and we're keen to hear what you think of these options," he said.

Overflowing of Mullet Creek is not the only concern come wet season.

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Kiama Council has announced plans to shut camping sites at Kiama Showground and Chapman Oval over summer.

The Kiama Coast Holiday Parks which are otherwise popular among holidaymakers with campervans, caravans and tents to set up at these locations will be inaccessible this year.

"This will not be possible in the 2022-23 summer season due to the continued poor state of the grounds following the extended wet weather this winter, and the forecast for further heavy rain over the holidays."

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