COUNCIL STAFF ASSIST MIDCOAST RECOVERY AFTER DEVASTATING FLOODS

Published on 30 July 2025

Council has supported recovery efforts in the MidCoast Council area following the severe flooding event that impacted the Mid North Coast in late May this year.

The flood was classified as a 1-in-500-year event, causing widespread damage to infrastructure and local road networks throughout the region. In response, a coordinated inter-Council support initiative was established, led by Lake Macquarie City Council, to assist MidCoast Council with emergency recovery works.

As part of this effort, Glen Innes Severn Council was contracted to assist with urgent road repairs in the Gloucester area. Council deployed a jetpatcher truck, operated by staff member Stephen Crabbe, to carry out pothole patching alongside MidCoast Council crews over the course of a week.

The assistance provided by Glen Innes Severn Council was well received by those on the ground.

Mayor Margot Davis said Council was proud to contribute to recovery efforts in another regional community.

“Communities across regional NSW often face the same challenges when it comes to natural disasters and infrastructure recovery,” she said.

“It’s important that we support each other wherever we can. I commend Stephen for his willingness to assist and for representing Glen Innes Severn Council with professionalism and dedication.”

General Manager Bernard Smith also acknowledged the value of inter-Council collaboration.
“This type of support highlights the strength of regional networks,” he said.

“Stephen’s contribution reflects the high standard of work our staff deliver, and we’re pleased that Glen Innes Severn was able to play a part in helping MidCoast Council recover from such a significant weather event. We extend our thanks to Stephen for his time away from home.”

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