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Fyansford
in
Fire & Flood
With the confluence of the rivers
Barwon
&
Moorabool
within walking distance
flooding must be
considered a very real risk
In an
escarpment-bounded river valley
open to hot northerly winds sweeping across open fields
grassfires must be
considered a very real risk
Are we safe
from floods?
A flooded Barwon River, Feb., 2005
... and the floods?
Aerial view of Barwon River in flood, looking southwest across Belmont Common, Landy Field, Kmart, G
ca. 1960
Are we high enough?
Am I worried?
Aerial view of Barwon River in flood, looking southwest across Belmont Common, Landy Field, Kmart, G
ca. 1960
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Check Jo Mitchell's Barwon Blog (18 Sep., 2016)
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New Bridge taken from steps on the Quarry side
Taken from the Monier Bridge looking towards the Swan Inn (behind the pine trees) Quarry Site hut
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Grassfires
Anchor 2
Are we safe from fires?
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While grassfires can never be entirely ruled out, I condsider safety to be vastly improved now that the new GenFyansford Riverside estate has multiple exit routes.
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