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Steuart McIntyre Dam is approaching critical levels and requires lowering. A controlled discharge is scheduled for Tuesday 19 August. This will increase flows around Fattorini Creek, but no inconvenience is expected.
Published on 26 March 2022
Due to rainfall received over the past days and forecasted throughout the next week, all flood structures throughout the Kempsey Shire will be closed on Saturday 26 March 2022.
Kempsey Shire Council will close the flood gates and flood relief structures as a precaution on Saturday afternoon as large amounts of rain have fallen throughout recent days and further rainfall is expected over the coming days.
This will include:
Landholders are encouraged to monitor the situation and act accordingly.