Flooding

Flooding of the Georges River

The Georges River is considered one of the most severely flood-prone rivers in NSW. The narrow sandstone valley downstream of East Hills constricts the flow of water during floods, causing floodwaters upstream to rise. This is known as the 'bathtub' effect.

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There are many different stakeholders and landowners in the Georges River Catchment who all have a responsibility to manage their land in a way that ensures there is a minimal impact on the river and its ecosystems.

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Georges Riverkeeper acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the Georges River, the Kamegal, Bedigal, Cabrogal, Cannemegal, Gweagal and Norongerral people of the Eora, Dharug and Dharawal nations and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future.

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Flooding of the Georges River

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