As a result of the heavy rain the Murrumbidgee has seen, and increased flows into the Mirrool Creek, it is expected that there will be minor flooding over the coming weeks.

There is however no cause for concern.

In conjunction with Griffith City Council, Murrumbidgee Irrigation have enacted floodway protocols and working hard to manage water above the East Mirrool Regulator, purpose built automated infrastructure and been designed to specifically manage water flows at the Regulator.

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According to Murrumbidgee Irrigation General Manager of Operations Alan Shea, the fluctuations of the flows in channels systems over the coming days and weeks was 'intentional'.

"It is a real balancing act," Mr Shea said.

"We will be monitoring levels and using automated infrastructure to meet the dual objectives of allowing maximum passage of floodwater, while also maintaining supply of critical irrigation water."

As a result of these inflows into the creek, it is expected that roads and bridges at a range of local locations including the likes of Widgelli and Benerembah will be covered by water.

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According to Griffith City Mayor Doug Curran, Council would continue to work closely with Murrumbidgee Irrigation staff to manage the situation.

"Council, working with landholders and Murrumbidgee Irrigation, have enacted the relevant protocols and are actively working to manage the water flowing into Mirrool Creek as a result of a large amount of rainfall in the upper catchment," said Councillor Curran.

"Infrastructure is in place at the EMR, as well as water management taking place further upstream to manage the inflows which are expected to flow through the system over the coming weeks.

"Rest assured there are measures in place and Council and Murrumbidgee Irrigation are taking the necessary steps to manage the situation."

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