New Dorothy Street Pump Boosts Murwillumbah Flood Resilience
Murwillumbah has taken a major step in flood protection with the commissioning of the Dorothy Street pump. This new infrastructure, tested during Tropical Cyclone Alfred, is now actively safeguarding local homes and the Brothers Leagues Club from the threat of stormwater flooding.
The system is powered by two pumps, each standing about two metres tall and together capable of moving close to 1,000 litres of stormwater every second at peak operation. This significant capacity adds a strong layer of resilience to Murwillumbah’s stormwater management, offering reassurance for the local community during heavy rain events.
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to mark the successful delivery of the project. The event brought together Mitch Jackson from Tweed Shire Council, Janelle Saffin, NSW State Member for Lismore and NSW Minister for Recovery and The North Coast, Meredith Dennis, Deputy Mayor, and Alex Wilson from NSW Reconstruction Authority.
The Dorothy Street pump project is primarily funded by the Australian Government’s $150 million Northern Rivers Recovery and Resilience Program (NRRRP). This program supports flood mitigation and resilience initiatives across seven local government areas affected by the devastating floods of February and March 2022.
With these improvements now in place, Murwillumbah stands better equipped to handle future storm events, demonstrating the value of targeted investment and coordinated delivery in boosting regional flood resilience.