Smithtown levee rock remediation

  • Completion Date23 July 2024
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Summary

Kempsey Shire Council remediated the riverbank levee between John Street and Russell Avenue in Smithtown following recurring floods that caused erosion and property damage. The NSW Public Works Authority declared the area disaster-affected, prompting urgent action.

A rock revetment is a sloping structure made of rocks along the shoreline or riverbank to protect it from erosion caused by waves or floods. This aims to significantly improve the levee's capacity to withstand potential flooding and better protect the riverbank in the future.

Status

Council worked with GHD to finalise detailed designs for a rock revetment to strengthen the levee and reduce future flood damage.

With approval secured from the NSW Public Works Authority, construction commenced in August 2023.

Location

The remediation took place between John Street and Russell Avenue in Smithtown.

Timeframe

Construction began in August 2023 and finished in July 2024.

Funding

The total cost of the project is $1.3 million and was funded by NSW Public Works Authority.

Background

The Macleay River has experienced many floods that have affected this part of the riverbank. The levee needs to be fixed to prevent further erosion and property damage.

Council is proactively engaging with property owners directly affected by this project, providing them with relevant information regarding the necessity of the remediation.

This specific area of the Smithtown levee is being remediated as NSW Public Works Authority has identified it as severely impacted by natural disaster, being flooding.

Location

Between John Street and Russell Avenue, Smithtown 2440  View Map

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