I live in Bottlebrush Crescent in Suffolk Park. In 2022 our houses were flooded due to heavy rain and, in my opinion, inadequate or non-maintenance of the drain on the property of 41 Bottlebrush Dr. At the time this property was being developed for the sale of land parcels.
After the flood a Byron Council representative came to investigate the catchment area and it was obvious that the drain on the southern side had been blocked and that the northern side had not been built up. This resulted in several houses in Coogera Crescent as well as our properties in Bottlebrush Dr being awash with flood water. The councillor assured us that when the development application (DA) was lodged these two problem areas would have to be addressed for approval.
The DA was passed and neither problem was solved. 2024 and we have flooded again! After extensive emails to Byron Council a reply said they would look at the catchment area at the end of 2025
Meanwhile we are again facing high rainfalls…
I contacted Council to request, at the very least, could sandbags be placed at the overflow end to prevent more damage? The answer was no, this required an engineer investigation. I then contacted the SES to ask for sandbags to protect our houses. I was told to go to the hardware store and buy some! I am 72 years old.
welcome to Byron council , the most incompetant bunch of idiots you could ever get all working in one council
we also have flooding at the rear of our property , and when we contact council they play ping pong with our call , bouncing us around from one department to another .
I suggest you contact your local MP ,. Tamar Smith in Ballina , she may be able to get something done for you