Stuarts Point groundwater update - 4pm Friday
Published on 30 September 2022
Update 4pm Friday 30 September
Stuarts Point pumping
Significant rainfall in Stuarts Point last week triggered pumping to start on Thursday 22 September.
Groundwater levels remain at a high level.
Rainfall is forecast but additional pumping is expected to be minimal over the October long weekend.
Council have set up pumps and staff are on standby should pumping be needed.
Council staff will continue to monitor the situation on the ground and will provide updates if conditions change.
Fire & Rescue trucks and NSW SES volunteers are on standby and have provided sandbags.
Groundwater levels
The level at Bore 1 is currently FALLING and measured 4.660 AHD at 1.00pm on 30 September down from 4.710 AHD at 7:00am 24 September.
The March 2021 peak was 5.42m AHD.
The March / April 2022 peak was 5.57m AHD.
Council staff and emergency services are monitoring the situation and through groundwater level monitors.
Residents should monitor conditions at their own properties and if conditions worsen, contact Council on 6566 3200.
Readings taken at 1pm Friday 30 September 2022
How to read this diagram
The diagram shows the groundwater level for the past 30 days. The three graphs essentially present the same data but each with relation to a different reference point (or datum).
- The blue graph shows the depth of water below the Mount Point, which is where the laser that takes the reading is mounted.
- The red graph shows the height of the water above the Australian Height Datum (AHD) which is the official height metric based on the average of sea levels from 1966-68.
- The green graph shows the depth of the water below ground level at the location of the meter.
What should you do?
Please do not drive, ride, walk or play in floodwater or surface water as it may pose a health risk.
If groundwater is covering household septic tanks, please minimise use of water in your homes, especially showers and toilets.
If you need emergency help with flooding in your property call the NSW State Emergency Service on 13 25 00.
In life-threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.