Due to last week's’ heavy rainfall in the Snowy Monaro region, staff have been assessing damage that has been caused to the infrastructure.
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As at the close of business yesterday the following updates on roads and causeways is as follows in the former local government areas:
Bombala area:
• The Bombala water supply is normal;
• Bombala’s Coolumbooka Weir requires major works to remove the build-up of timber logs and debris that has built up on the wall. Clearing works are scheduled to start on Monday, June 27.
• Unsealed local rural roads have substantial damage and we will be prioritising school bus routes and access issues over the proceeding days;
• Parks and gardens have been impacted as the Bombala River experienced flooding causing tree damage, softfall to be washed away, bin and carpark damage; and
• Bombala river walk bridges are closed awaiting tree and railing removal that has been damaged.
Cooma-Monaro area:
• Cooma Lambie Street Walk – Hawkins Street Footbridge was washed away and ‘footpath closed’ signs are in place. The damaged bridge has been located and possibly needs replacement;
• Foggy Forest Drive is impassable at Whites Creek Crossing. ‘Road closed’ signs are in place. The road has eroded around the culvert - temporary repairs have been planned as the culvert will need to be removed and upgraded. It is possible that this will be reopened next week;
• Mount Forrest Road – the Numeralla River is now safe to cross with caution and was reopened to all traffic on June 10;
• Tinderry Road – the Queanbeyan River is now safe to cross with caution and was reopened to all traffic on June 10;
• Wild Cattle Flat Road – Balinafad Creek is now safe to cross with caution and was reopened to all traffic on June 10;
• Rose Valley Road – the Numeralla River is now safe to cross with caution and was reopened to all traffic on June 15;
• Chakola Road – the Numeralla River is now safe to cross with caution and was reopened to all traffic on June 15;
• Billilingra Road is impassable at the Murrumbidgee River Bridge, with the road accessible both sides. There are ‘road closed’ signs in place. The Western Abutment is undermined and there has been erosion of the adjoining road pavement. Temporary repairs planned and it will be possibly reopened mid next week; and
• Bligh Street is now open and now accessible for 2WD vehicles.
Snowy River area:
• Rockwell Road and causeway near the intersection with Dalgety Road is open to 4WD vehicles only;
• Dry Plains Road and causeway is closed to all traffic from Cooma end; and
• Jimenbuen, Arable, Gullies and Abington Park Roads have been assessed and sections of these roads have been significantly damaged – residents are advised to drive to the conditions.
