The evacuation order that was issued for the CBD of Lismore was issued in relation to the riverine flooding that was prone to happen on the Wilsons River, which was prone to result in overtopping of the levy. That danger didn’t eventuate and because the day went on, the river system got here again and lowered. Because of this, that danger now not being current, we determined, in session with various folks, together with folks domestically, to take away the evacuation order and permit folks to return to try to get on with the restoration effort.
That danger that was introduced by the Wilsons River rising was now not there.
As you heard, it took till yesterday morning earlier than the levy really overtopped as a result of extreme climate and the distinctive new rainfall that was not predicted at that cut-off date. As I stated yesterday, we don’t have the enjoyment of hindsight when predicting whether or not or to not carry these warnings. At that cut-off date, it’s my perception that that decision was the precise name to make.
