BY BILLIE KAAL
Wallsend MP Sonia Hornery has hosted Shadow Minister for Water Rose Jackson on Tuesday morning to discuss the area's flood infrastructure problems.
The pair walked along Ironbark Creek in hopes to raise awareness for improvement of Wallsend's stormwater assets.
The area is prone to significant flooding roughly every 12 years, but Ms Hornery believes the community is not equipped for future events.
She says she's disappointed at the lack of response she is receiving on the matter, especially from Hunter Water.
"We in Wallsend get nothing back from Hunter Water," she said.
"A succession of Liberal ministers have refused to acknowledge or take responsibility for the future of flooding and need for flooding mitigation in the Wallsend area."
While Hunter Water owns and operates the infrastructure, it's understood, the Water Minister argues it's up to the City of Newcastle to address the issue.
Ms Hornery says she remains hopeful the meeting with Ms Jackson will spark awareness on the issue and ultimately provide the best outcomes for the community.
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| Wallsend was inundated in the 2007 floods. Image credit: ABC. |
