Orange's Bulgas Road flooded by Suma Park dam wall overflow

Water began spilling over the dam wall over a week ago - the first time since July 2016.

As of Monday morning, Bulgas Road became blocked at the causeway as a result.

Orange City Council communications officer Allan Reeder said that crews spent Monday working to clear flood debris which had washed down the creek and settled against the bridge at Second Crossing on Ophir Road.

"If water levels continue to rise, that's the next place a roadway could be blocked," he said.

"Council staff will be keeping a close eye on water heights and will let the community know if the road needs to close."

Water first began spilling over the Suma Park dam wall on Sunday, July 18.

By the following day there was 186mm of water topping the dam wall.

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