Warragamba Dam is anticipated to spill on Monday following heavy rains that began on Thursday. The dam is currently sitting at 96.3 per cent capacity.

One concern is the collapsed riverbank at Cornwallis Road, which has remained unrepaired for over three years since a drain caved in back in March 2021. Subsequent floods in 2021 and 2022 worsened the situation, turning it into an enormous riverside canyon. This alteration has led to a higher volume of floodwaters entering at much lower levels than before, endangering turf and livestock farms, as well as residents in the vicinity. It’s uncertain whether the large amounts of landfill brought in by two affected property owners will hold up against the impending flood.