The Eagle Avenue, subdivision in Hawks Nest is being developed by Landlink and is currently paused while the developers seek approval for an increased dewatering licence for the site from WaterNSW.
This licence is required due to the high groundwater conditions currently being experienced across Tea Gardens - Hawks Nest.
The MidCoast region, along with much of the east coast, has had unprecedented rainfall this year which has led to record groundwater levels. These levels make excavation impossible and as a result the developers are working on a revised dewatering plan that must consider environmental safeguards including the disturbance of acid sulfate soils.
Once the dewatering licence is secured and construction is able to recommence, drainage works will be constructed which will result in permanent solutions.
Council staff are regularly monitoring the site and all works in relation to it on adjacent roads and are also liaising with both the developer and local residents to limit localised flooding impacts and manage their concerns.
The developers will be providing regular updates to the community via their website"
