Invasive species vegetation in a section of Gowrie Creek will be removed early next year as part of Toowoomba Regional Council’s flood mitigation works.
Council’s Infrastructure Committee Chair Cr Carol Taylor said vegetation in and along Gowrie Creek between the Railway Goods Shed at the Victoria Street bridge and Bridge Street will be removed to assist with flood mitigation in the broader CBD area.
“Toowoomba residents and businesses in the CBD are well aware of the past impacts of flooding in the city and this vegetation maintenance is a vital part of ongoing mitigation works for future flooding events,” Cr Taylor said.
“Council has obtained a Riverine Protection Permit from the State Government for the works. Generally, the native vegetation will be retained, however a lot of the exotic vegetation and rubbish will be removed.”
