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Hawkesbury FloodSafe Guide


The Hawkesbury River and its tributaries have created a beautiful environment. However, the very nature of this landscape leaves it prone to flooding. In the past, areas of McGraths Hill, Pitt Town, Richmond, Windsor, Oakville, Cattai, North Richmond, Wilberforce and rural areas between them have experienced serious flooding.

 

The largest flood ever recorded was in 1867. An account at the time described the effect of the flood: “Hundreds of people were to be seen clinging to the roofs of houses, to tree-tops, or wherever they could get beyond the reach of the rushing waters”. The Hawkesbury River peaked at a staggering 19.26 metres – that’s 12 metres above the road on the current Windsor Bridge.

Download the FloodSafe Guide to find out more.

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Hawkesbury FloodSafe Guide
Hawkesbury FloodSafe Guide
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