‘High and dry’: evacuated New Norfolk caravan park residents safe
Permanent residents at the New Norfolk caravan park are relieved to be safe after being evacuated when flood waters first hit. It could still be days before they return.
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“We’re safe that’s the main thing and we’re high and dry,” Di Bond said after being evacuated from the New Norfolk caravan park because of rising floodwaters.
Mrs Bond and her husband David, who are permanent residents at the park, were among many who were evacuated on Friday night.
“We actually were down one end of the park, and we shifted up by the office but about 7 o’clock they were evacuating the whole park,” she said.
“We moved the van and we’re here at Boyer Oval and the evacuation centre is just across the road.
“We’re pretty self-sustainable. The only thing is there’s nowhere to get water and fill our tanks and of course, there’s no power.”
There is only one toilet at Boyer but the Bonds have a toilet and ensuite in their van and power from a 12 volt battery.
“Some people don’t have their own toilets and they said last night we’re possibly going to be here at least three days, if not more,” Mrs Bond said.
“They’ve got brand new showers at the evacuation centre, it’s beautiful and they are going to man it 24 hours.
“They’re wonderful, they’ve got fruit and hot soup.
“I’ve just made a lovely feed of sausage roll and tomorrow I’m making curried sausages so we’re fine in the van.”
It is believed there are up to 25 permanent vans at the park.
Noeleen Brett also evacuated with her husband Vic to her daughter and son-in-law’s home at Geilston Bay.
“Viv broke his hip and fractured his pelvis so he has been in agony and not getting around too good,” she said.
“He drove in agony to Geilston Bay. There was a fair bit of water around but it is going to hit tonight.”
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