We do not know when the next major flood will be and these homes pose a serious and ongoing risk to human life. Illegal occupants are obstructing the government’s efforts to repurpose or relocate these properties, delaying the community’s recovery and safety.

The illegal occupants are preventing the NSW Government from finding an alternate use for these homes, including relocating them to flood free land.

NSW Reconstruction Authority staff have been working respectfully with the illegal occupants to reach a peaceful solution.

After exhausting all options, notices to vacate the properties were issued to approximately 40 occupants in January 2025 – the letter included advice that we would take steps to disconnect water services that had been illegally reconnected. Occupants were also verbally advised.