The CSIRO has released a plan to mitigate flooding to Lismore and downstream by building ten (10) retention dams in the Richmond River catchment — including a dam with a 30‑metre‑high wall near the Nimbin Rocks. There has been no consultation in Nimbin, despite severe consequences for our village.

Concerned community members have formed a working group to inform the community of the impacts to Nimbin and to work at having this proposal scrapped. Two public meetings are being held — come along to find out more and have your say.

“Reducing flood impacts downstream by intentionally reversing their impacts upstream is a profound ethical, environmental and community issue that deserves far greater scrutiny and real consultation.”

Details

• Sunday, 30 August 2026, 10am–12 noon
• Nimbin Town Hall (School of Arts), 45 Cullen Street, Nimbin
• Second meeting: Monday, 31 August, 5.30–7.30pm, same venue

Let’s keep Nimbin dam free!

Donations appreciated — Summerland Bank, BSB 728728, Account #22361354.