As River Murray water levels fall at Renmark and Berri, downstream communities are racing to ensure they are prepared for the coming peak.
abc.net.au/news/blanchetown-prepares-for-murray-peak-flows/101825304With River Murray water levels higher than expected at Blanchetown, residents are preparing as best they can.The peak hit Cobdogola yesterday and is expected to reach Waikerie by SaturdayFlows have been dropping at the border and the peak is expected to reach Blanchetown, Swan Reach and Mannum between today and January 13.
He said it has been an "emotional" time, although he has not yet had a chance to fully reflect on the situation. "So we're going to be at least another six months before we can probably get in there I'd say and maybe 12 months before we get the business up and running, so that's a bit of a worry, that side of it.""Hopefully it will kickstart us when the time comes," he said.Paisley resident Mal McNeil is racing to build up his levee as River Murray water levels rise.
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