No emergency relief centre will be set up at Charlton as flood levels slowly continue to rise in the Avoca River.
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Buloke Shire Council chief executive John Hicks told a community meeting in Charlton yesterday the decision was made on the basis of no emergency relief being required during the floods three weeks ago.
“There are no plans to open one as we don’t believe we need one yet,” he said.
People who decide to relocate can contact the Buloke Shire Council where provisions can be made.
The shire also created a temporary flood way on Back St Arnaud Road yesterday.
The excavation comes after a successful flood way was constructed on Charlton-St Arnaud Road three weeks ago.
It is expected that floodwaters arriving in the town will be able to be diverted to the east and west of it.
Waters that hit the Charlton-St Arnaud Road flood way will go west while Back St Arnaud Road waters will go east around the township.
The success of the initial temporary flood way means it is likely to become permanent.