The Lismore City Council says staff will carry out their annual Temporary Levee System Training Exercise this coming Sunday, fifteenth of December.
The council says the training is part of their commitment to making sure they’re prepared for future flood events.
Dutch Dam and plank wall systems are to be set up near Keen Street and Richmond Lane.
The systems are temporary flood barriers that protect areas from rising water by deflecting and breaking up flood waters that top the levee wall, so high-velocity water and debris doesn’t damage buildings and break windows.
The council says the training features simulation of real-world scenarios, in order to refine emergency response procedures.
Staff are also to take stock of essential equipment.
Lismore City Council General Manager Jon Gibbons says the annual training is a key part of the council’s flood emergency preparedness program.
Mr Gibbons says the council acknowledges potential inconvenience to residents and businesses and will work closely with them to minimise disruptions during the exercise.
The training exercise is to start 7am Sunday and finish at 1pm.
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