Torquay Dam update - Virtual Community Meeting at 3pm for local residents. Emergency Services have been in contact with those affected.
— Lisa Neville (@LisanevilleMP) October 3, 2020
Huge thanks to all our agencies working together - @Vicsesnews, @CFA_Updates, @VictoriaPolice, @FireRescueVic, @SRWater, @DELWP_Vic
Authorities have continued property inspections and door knocks in Torquay following evacuations early this morning.
— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) October 3, 2020
There are no concerns about an imminent failure as the dam is not fed by a river. Water will be pumped for 24 hours in a bid to reduce pressure on the structure. pic.twitter.com/TYMttNAJJk
Homes south of Geelong evacuated over fears Torquay dam could burst https://t.co/Nd6RcZt07G
— Guardian news (@guardiannews) October 3, 2020
More than one hundred Torquay residents are about to spend a second night away from home, amid fears a nearby dam could collapse.
— 9News Melbourne (@9NewsMelb) October 3, 2020
As @MaggieRaworth tells us, workers are racing against the clock to prevent a catastrophic failure. #9News pic.twitter.com/1N1hl6TUiX
About 90 Olympic-sized pools of water is being pumped from a dam in Torquay in order to prevent a "catastrophic" collapse that could threaten homes. https://t.co/W3fLKVtruJ
— The Age (@theage) October 3, 2020
Dozens of Surf Coast homes were evacuated on Friday night over fears a private dam could collapse. https://t.co/ABCLqdS9CA
— The Age (@theage) October 3, 2020