Neil Hutchins guest speaker.

Posted

on Sep 22, 2015

Neil Hutchins

As a municipal employee in Nathalia as Engineer's assistant and Numurkah as Works Superintendent Neil has knowledge of previous floods.

Disputed reported flood levels by observing level at Payne's Bridge was half a metre higher in 2012 compared to 1993, although SES reported ony 180mm higher.

Neil spoke to the SES and consultants, but was astounded to see in the Flood Draft Plan released, it was still being reported as only 180mm higher.

Research found a 1993 Numurkah Leader with photo of Don Carey's fence in 1993 flood, compared to a photo same place in 2012 with a level 500mm higher.

The $250,000 Flood Plan is thus based on inaccurate information.

When challenged, Neil provided a copy of the photographic evidence, which has been taken away to be verified..

Neil has written a draft submission to council expressing his views. Neil read the submission.

Neil impressed with his passion and determination fighting for the correct outcome.