The council is undertaking a floodplain risk management study around Lake Munmorah and Budgewoi Lake.

Those lakes take in communities such as Buff Point, Halekulani, San Remo, Gorokan and Budgewoi.

The study is also looking at the suburbs of Wyongah, Kanwal, Toukley, Noraville, Norah Head and Canton Beach.

The study, supported by the state government’s Floodplain Management Program, will identify flash flooding ‘trouble spots’ and assess what measures are required to reduce the risk of flooding during significant storm events.

Council’s acting director of assets, infrastructure and business, Boris Bolgoff, said council was seeking the community’s help to collect information on past flooding experiences and local flood knowledge.

“Council is undertaking flood studies across all areas that have been identified as a priority and this study will focus on stormwater that overwhelms the drainage network causing flash flooding,” Mr Bolgoff said.

“A paper survey will be sent to residences in the identified areas which we encourage residents to complete and return, or may be submitted online via yourvoiceourcoast.com.

“Photos or videos of flooding events would also be of tremendous value and can be submitted by post or online.”

The study survey is now open and will close on Friday, September 14.

CENTRAL Coast households, schools and community groups are set to join more than 400,000 people across the country at the weekend of October 20 and 21 as a part of the eighth annual Garage Sale Trail.

Last year the average household sale made $370 with sellers and shoppers connecting with an average of 50 people from their local area.

Registrations are open now and the first 1,250 sellers to register will receive a free seller pack with posters, price tags and more to help maximise their sales success.

Host a sale or shop the trail at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/garagesaletrail

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