An official NSW State Emergency Service flood watch alert was issued for parts of the Murray River last week, including the stretch between Hume Dam and Tocumwal.
The warning, which predicted some minor flooding at Tocumwal, was later reduced on Thursday evening.
However, residents along the Murray and its tributaries are still advised by the SES to monitor conditions.
“The Murray River, Corowa to Tocumwal, will continue to be closely monitored as upstream flows approach peaks in Victoria,” the SES alert said.
Based on the advice from last week, Berrigan Shire Council yesterday closed Town Beach.
The closure will be revised regularly, and lifted when there is no longer a safety concern.
“Over the coming days, there is a potential that between 40 and 45 gigalitres will be released from the Yarrawonga Weir,” council stated via social media.
“As per our Adverse Events Plan, we are placing ourselves under a ‘watch and act’ for Town Beach Tocumwal.
“Please be aware of your surroundings when near the river over the coming days.
“We will provide updates as they become available.”
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