General News
26 December, 2024
Flash flooding sensors
ADVANCED flash flooding sensors are being trialled by the Cassowary Coast Regional Council across the region.
The innovative three-year project aims to provide early warnings for localised flash flooding, particularly in areas not covered by traditional Bureau of Meteorology forecasts.
Installation of the sensors began in late November, with the council’s asset maintenance team already completing 12 of the 18 trial sensors. The project is fully funded through DFRA Category D, covering the cost of 18 sensors, two spare units, and three years of ongoing monitoring and communication expenses.
Cassowary Coast Mayor Teresa Millwood said it was a step forward in helping advise the community on the devastating impacts of flash flooding.
“These sensors will allow us to identify risks earlier and provide timely warnings, enabling residents to prepare and respond before situations become dangerous,” she said.
The sensors have been strategically placed at known trouble spots across Innisfail, Mourilyan, Silkwood, Tully and Cardwell. The units monitor water levels and send real-time data to the council’s system.
