I attended the recent flood study consultation conducted by Lake Macquarie City Council at Dora Creek Community Hall on Saturday, September 20.

It was clearly stated that the "big ticket" maintenance items like ensuring our floodways and drains are kept functional are not on the agenda due to a lack of money.

Yet, their own flood study identified risk to life as a possible consequence of a flood. I'm unclear as to how they can even begin to reconcile those two statements.

I'm sure all Dora Creek residents will find solace in the fact that addressing electrocution risk was prioritised as the main issue and council are on it!

- April Carlin, Dora Creek