South Australian State Emergency Service (SASES) personnel will continue to reach out to the Lower Lakes community, particularly residents of the low-lying shack areas of Milang from yesterday (Jan 4, 2023).

As the peak flows progress down to the lower part of the River Murray and into the Lower Lakes over the coming week, a combination of these inflows, wind and high tides mean that shack areas of Milang and low-lying areas of the Lower Lakes are likely to experience rising water levels.

SASES and council representatives will host an informal community meeting this evening, for community members in the low-lying areas of the Lower Lakes who may experience these impacts, at the Milang Regatta Club from 6pm to 7pm.

Today, filled sandbags will be available at the reserve on the corner of Woodrow Drive and Paddlesteamer Drive for residents of the low-lying shack areas of Milang. This is near where sand and sandbags have previously been made available for the community.

SASES advise that due to safety concerns, a decision has been made to close the Milang Jetty and Milang Public Boat Ramp.

SASES are also advising members of the Milang and Lower Lakes community—particularly those with properties which have experienced similar impacts due to tides and winds in the past—to be aware of the risk of rising water levels and to stay informed over the coming weeks.

Stay informed: 

• Check the SES website at www.ses.sa.gov.au
• Monitor local conditions and tune in to your local ABC on a battery-powered radio for updates
• Call the SA Emergency infoline on 1800 362 361
• People who are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, can contact the SA Emergency infoline via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 727 (TTY users 1800 555 677)
• Follow the SES on Twitter (@SA_SES) or Facebook (SA State Emergency Service)
• For weather warnings and forecasts visit www.bom.gov.au
• For SES assistance phone 132 500. If the matter is life-threatening call 000 (triple zero).