DescriptionIn August 1986 and April 1988 major flooding occurred in Prospect Creek catchment.
Major flooding occurred along Prospect Creek and its tributaries in 1986, 1988. These floods caused serious financial hardships to a large number of families and businesses. The 1986 flood caused total damage of approximately $4.8 million. The 1986 and 1988 floods caused strong community pressures for measures to control flooding in the area.Date1988Duration00:14:30mns approx. Transcripts availableNoRightsFairfield City Council
The Fairfield Floods - 1986 and 1988. (1988). Fairfield City Heritage Collection, accessed 21/01/2026, https://heritagecollection.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/5263
