AS a result of heavy rainfall in the Goulburn River catchment area, land owners and farmers living adjacent to the Hunter River, downstream of Sandy Hollow, are advised to keep a watch on the river.
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If necessary, they may be forced to relocate or secure farm machinery, irrigation pumps and quarry equipment.
It follows a similar warning that was issued by the NSW SES on February 17, which included Kingdon Ponds, Dartbrook, Aberdeen and the Glenbawn and Rouchel systems.
"If necessary, farmers should move livestock to higher ground," Deputy Zone Commander Pete Green said.
"Rising water may initially affect low-lying farmland and local roads near rivers and creeks.
"There is no Bureau of Meteorology flood warning issued for the Goulburn, Pages, Isis or Hunter rivers at this time.
"However, we'll continue to monitor the situation."
Land owners and farmers adjacent to rivers and creeks should monitor river levels and the weather, and:
- If necessary relocate or secure farm machinery, irrigation pumps and other equipment
- Plan/consider when to move livestock as roads may close early
- If necessary relocate or move livestock to higher ground
For emergency help in floods and storms, phone the NSW SES on 132 500.
Bureau of Meteorology weather forecasts and flood predictions, including river height information, are available at www.bom.gov.au
