Rainfall is easing across the Shoalhaven allowing Council to assess for damage and check areas impacted by coastal erosion.
Beach access tracks where sand has been washed away or where paths are considered a risk to public safety will be closed.
Currently, Burrill Lake, Lake Conjola, Lake Tabourie, St Georges Basin and Sussex Inlet are at Advice levels by the NSW SES.
"This has been a significantly disruptive event that many people are still feeling the impacts of with the loss of power and inundation to their properties," said Mayor Patricia White.
"While the weather has eased, the combination of the large seas and volume of water in our lakes and rivers continues to be of a concern for residents in low-lying areas," Cr White said.
"Council staff are doing what they can to support the ongoing efforts of the SES and will work through the long list of actions to remediate what's possible in the immediate future.
"Alert level warnings still remain in place for much of our region and I would like to thank the SES for continuing to provide assistance to those affected," she said.
While the heavy rain has eased, the Bureau of Meteorology is reporting damaging winds, with a hazardous surf warning for the Illawarra, Batemans and Eden coasts for Thursday 3 July and Friday 4 July. The community is advised to stay out of the water and avoid walking near surf-exposed areas.
Council continues to operate its Recovery Support Service funded by the NSW Reconstruction Authority, and anyone needing assistance in connecting with available support services can contact them directly on 4929 5888.
Local catchments
Most catchments in Shoalhaven are open to the sea.
Lake Conjola – open
Tabourie Lake – open
Burril Lake – open
Willinga Lake - open
Swan Lake –closed
Shoalhaven River at Shoalhaven Heads – closed (however, permanently open via Berry's Canal)
Water quality
Beaches, lakes and inland waters can be affected by pollution after periods of heavy rainfall. Pollution from stormwater and sewage overflows can cause contamination that makes water quality unsuitable for swimming. Council advises people to not swim in flood affected areas and wait until the water is clean again.
Road closures
There are still roads where the water is too high for motor vehicles to drive safely. These include:
Erowal Bay on Naval Parade between High Street and Grandview Street (tree and powerlines down)
Old Erowal Bay on MacGibbon Parade, between Sheeran Street & Prentice Avenue (tree and powerlines down)
Nelson Drive, Ulladulla (tree down)
Wunda Avenue, Sussex Inlet
Greens Rd, Greenwell Point (near Fraser Ave)
Bamarang Rd, Bamarang
Burrier Rd, Barringella
Edwards Avenue, Bomaderry
Walkers Lane, Kangaroo Valley
Martinvale Lane causeway, Jaspers Brush
Hockeys Lane, Cambewarra
Tannery Road Cambewarra
Priddles Road causeway, Wattamola
Brogers Creek Road first causeway, Brogers Creek.
For a comprehensive list of road closures please visit LiveTraffic.com before travelling.
Power outages
Some villages in the Shoalhaven are still experiencing power outages with Endeavour Energy reporting outages here.
