12 months on, get-together at Kingscliff to remember floods
A free community breakfast to mark the first anniversary of the devastating Tweed floods will be a chance for residents to reflect and move forward. Here’s what’s happening.
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One year on from the floods which ravaged Northern NSW, Tweed residents are encouraged to attend a community breakfast to mark the occasion.
Business Kingscliff president and Tweed Shire councillor James Owen said the gathering at Salt Bar, Kingscliff, on Tuesday would be a chance to “remember, reflect and look forward”.
“Our community had never seen anything quite like the flood last year and, as we move forward and rebuild, we wanted to offer an opportunity for the Tweed community to remember and reflect on the flood and look forward to the future,” Mr Owen said.
“It’s been a busy 12 months and it’s important for the community to have an opportunity to come together and talk about their experiences of the floods.
“Everyone’s journey was different – whether their home or businesses were flooded, or they were part of the rescue or recovery efforts – and it has certainly left its mark on us all.
“One thing that shone through the dark times was community spirit, selflessness and the willingness of the Tweed community to help others and we want to acknowledge that at the breakfast.”
Members of 8/9 RAR Army battalion who helped with the flood clean-up will be present as will churches, charities and community groups.
“Everyone is welcome, and they will be joined by those who assisted with the rescues, including members of the ‘tinnie army’, SES, Police, RFS and surf lifesaving,” Mr Owen said.
Tweed singer Ollie Twohill will perform his new single ‘Washed Away’ at the breakfast, after hearing stories about the floods from customers in the bottle shop he worked at in Murwillumbah.
Salt Bar venue manager Anthony Riolo said he looks forward to welcoming the community.
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