THE Hereford Street low-level bridge remains closed this morning as Bathurst prepares for possible moderate flooding across the city.
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An SES flood bulletin published this morning said the Macquarie River was falling last night after peaking on Monday, but further rain on Tuesday was likely to see it rise again.
"The Macquarie River at Bathurst peaked at 4.0 metres at 1pm Monday afternoon and minor flooding is continuing at Bathurst," the flood bulletin stated.
"With further rainfall, renewed rises are likely and the Macquarie River at Bathurst may reach the moderate flood level of 4.50m late Tuesday morning.
"Further rises with continuing rainfall are possible."
The Gordon Edgell Bridge on Hereford Street remains closed and drivers are urged to monitor road conditions as other local roads are likely to close through the day.
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The SES advises that people:
- Stay up to date with information. Listen to flood warnings and follow advice on how to protect yourself, family, and property.
- Do not allow children to play in floodwaters, especially stormwater drains and creeks.
- Monitor conditions. Should flooding develop, ensure you can leave the area safely if conditions deteriorate.
- People working or camping along the Macquarie River and creeks within the Bathurst and Kelso low-lying area and should relocate to higher ground.
- Farmers and landholders are advised to relocate livestock, stock feed, chemical and farm equipment to higher ground. Do not wait until the flood peak approaches.
- Motorists are advised to take extreme care as water will be flowing across causeways and local roads.
- Motorists are reminded that debris such as mud, rocks, tree branches ae likely to be across roadways which were affected by flood waters. Please use caution when travelling along these areas.
- Do not drive through floodwater as floodwaters may be deep, fast-flowing and contain debris and are a major cause of flood-related deaths.
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In life-threatening situations call Triple-0 immediately.
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