Darwin, Palmerston, and Katherine residents donate essential goods to Timber Creek
A truckload of essential goods has been shipped from Katherine to support flood-impacted Timber Creek residents, as the town moves into recovery mode. But the risk of flooding is not yet over.
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Darwin, Palmerston, and Katherine residents have donated a truckload of essential items to Timber Creek as the town transitioned into a recovery phase.
The Northern Land Council put out a call for clean clothes, bedding, children’s toys, washing machines, reading glasses, and pet food on Friday afternoon.
The first truck carrying the donated relief goods left Katherine on Saturday, with further shipments to follow in the coming days.
NLC chair Dr Samuel Bush-Blanasi said he was grateful to everyone who donated supplies to support the flooded town.
“Essential items donated so far include nappies, non-prescription reading glasses, washing machines, a chest freezer, men’s, women’s and children’s clothes and shoes, bed linen, towels and much more,” he said.
“I would also like to thank the NLC staff and members and Timber Creek residents and workers who have donated their time and tireless efforts over the past week.”
A majority of Timber Creek homes can now be reoccupied and others are being rectified for residents.
The Emergency Declaration after the one-in-50-year floods was lifted at 12pm on Saturday.
The area had been hit with almost 250mm of rain as ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie moved across the Top End.
Continued heavy rainfall and storms are expected throughout the Territory in the coming days, bringing an increased risk of flooding.
Chief Minister Natasha Fyles said the NT government was ready to assist Territorians.
“The Territory Government will continue to monitor the situation, and respond when needed,” she said.
“Thank you to all our emergency service and community members for all your hard work.
“Please make sure to stay up to date with latest advice regarding closed roads affected by flood waters.
“If it’s flooded forget it.”
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