Byron Shire Council has today taken action to prevent flooding at Belongil, bringing in excavators to scrape back the sandbar at Belongil Creek.
A build-up of sand has stopped water flowing into the ocean.
The waterway reached a height of 1-point-3-2 metres, putting the catchment at risk of flooding.
“We were eagerly awaiting the rain which has come today, and we will closely monitor over the next 24-48 hours,” Mayor of Byron Shire, Michael Lyon, said.
A similar situation is evolving at Tallow Creek.
Staff are closely monitoring water levels, the sandbar and rainfall predictions.
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