Flood evacuation warning for low-lying parts of Sutherland Shire: SES

Low-lying parts of the Sutherland Shire, including Woronora and Bonnet Bay, have been warned they may need to evacuate as flash-flooding sweeps across Sydney.

The SES has warned residents in low-lying parts of Sydney’s south they may need to evacuate as flash flooding sweeps across the city.

Residents and businesses along low lying parts of Woronora and Bonnet Bay have been asked by the SES to prepare to evacuate, including properties on: Thorpe Rd, Prince Edward Park Rd, Deepwater Estate, Manilla Place, Boomi Place, Yanko Close, Prices Circuit between Park Rd and Menai Rd, Arthur Place, Lower Washington Drive, Johnson Close, Woronora Village Tourist Park, Menai Rd, Woronora, Liffey Place and Thames Street.

Picture of the Woronora River on Thursday morning. Picture: Woronora Bush Fire Brigade

Residents have been told that flood waters may isolate the area so they should take pets, essential items and insurance documents with them.

The Ampol Storage Facility pump failed early in the morning causing fuel and diesel to overflow onto roads causing road closures in Kurnell.

The road closures in Kurnell Township are located around Eloura Road at Greenhills (roundabout) because oil and diesel have mixed in with floodwaters over the roads.

Emergency services are in the area managing the hazardous material and working to prevent further contamination spread.