General News
1 November, 2022
How one town stepped up
AS FLOODWATERS receded at the southern end of the Loddon more than a week ago, admiration emerged for the role offering relief in Inglewood. The town that had been mostly spared flooding overnight on October 14 still stepped up as roads out in all...
AS FLOODWATERS receded at the southern end of the Loddon more than a week ago, admiration emerged for the role offering relief in Inglewood.
The town that had been mostly spared flooding overnight on October 14 still stepped up as roads out in all directions were cut.
Residents on the north side of Bridgewater were unable to access the official relief centre in town and visitors were stranded between Inglewood and Wedderburn.
Locals have since praised Inglewood Motel and Caravan Park owner Pauline Wellman who provided a safe place for people caught between flooded roads.
The motel was already booked out but people were able to “camp” at the moment.
Loddon Shire said council was ready to open a relief centre in Inglewood but it did not receive a request to activate the centre.