The recent severe weather event that hit the Central Coast this month, has seen the biggest flood on Tuggerah Lakes since 1949 and the biggest flood on the Hawkesbury River in the last 100 years.

Council staff worked closely alongside the NSW State Emergency Service, coordinating activities from the Emergency Operations Centre at Charmhaven. 

The Central Coast local government area is included in the NSW Government’s Natural Disaster Declaration announced on Tuesday 5 July 2022, meaning people in our community who have been affected by this severe weather and flooding event can access a range of special assistance measures.

Council and flood evacuation impacted residents are now well into recovery and clean-up efforts, and this is expected to take some time. 

I would like to thank all of the staff and volunteers who have worked tirelessly during the weather event and the recovery. Also, thank you to the members of the community who have contacted my office and local MPs’ offices and have offered to help participate in the clean-up.

I strongly encourage all in the community to take extra care of yourselves on the roads, beaches, near flood affected areas and if you are helping with the clean-up.

For ongoing updates on recovery efforts, to find support available and to see how you can assist, please head to Council’s dedicated webpage: centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/council/news/significant-weather-event-update-july-2022.

Rik Hart, Administrator