Update 8 December 2022 (11.30am) 

Current River height: 7.54m and falling slowly. The water is steady in Maude and steady in Booligal. We are expecting large inflows from the lower Mirrool Creek and Lachlan River over the coming days and week, with an expected peak of 3.4m in Booligal mid next week.
Rainfall: The forecast next week looks favourable, with possible shower on Sunday.
Predicted River Peak: The BOM website advice is the Murrumbidgee River stay below major flood level (8.0m), however the river level is expected to drop below the moderate flood level (7.50 m) over the next two days.
Flood Levee: Closed off 4 flood gates and have 3 pumps in Hay set up accordingly to remove any water from rainfall. Flood gates and drainage pipes will be opened as allowed as the river falls. We ask for patience as staff start pumps to remove water built up from any rainfall, especially if have there is short sharp rainfall event.
Council crews: Continuing to monitor the levees and inspecting known hot spots, and have staff patrolling during the day and at night only as required. You will continue to notice Council staff patrolling the town, checking and running pumps, and opening gates and culverts as allowed. Council is undertaking regular reconnaissance in Booligal and Maude. Staff will undertake another level check in Booligal next week as the predicted peak approaches.

Road Closures: The following roads are closed due to water over road, however local residents can still access with caution;
Glenhope Road
Old Thelangerin Road
Alma Road
Daisy Plains Road
Mutherumbung Road
Booligal Gunbar Road
Boxyards Road
Nap Nap Road
Hay Weir Road
Toopuntal Road
Oxley Road
Sidonia Road
Lara Road
Romani Road
Murrumbidgee River Road
Wongalea Road
Belaley Road
Yurdyilla Road

Water over road Drive with Caution;
West Burrabogie Road

Closed to all traffic:
Maude Road is closed between the Sturt Highway and Maude Township.
Maude Road from the Sturt Highway to Moulamein.
Cobb Highway north of Booligal is closed.

The Sturt Highway is OPEN
Maude Road between Hay and Maude is OPEN
Ti Tree Road is now OPEN

We remind people to drive to the conditions and that water can create hidden hazards on the roads.
Road Repairs: Council staff are out inspecting roads as access allows, and currently arranging resources to commence road emergency repair works when conditions suit. Grader crews have been be deployed out to rural areas this week, as well as sealed road repairs have commenced. Repairs to taxiway at the aerodrome are complete.
If you require flood assistance please contact SES on 132 500.
Please do not attempt to cross or drive through floodwaters or along/across the top of the levee bank system.
Please only rely on official advice provided by the SES and/or Hay Shire Council.
Council will provide regular updates as further information comes to hand.


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