The ongoing effects of a rising River Murray have caused the historic Overland Corner Hotel, in South Australia's Riverland, to close. But despite the 'devastating' setback, owners are confident of a return in the new year.
abc.net.au/news/historic-riverland-hotel-evacuated-amid-rising-river-murray/101785798The historic Overland Corner Hotel in South Australia's Riverland would usually be bustling on Sunday lunch, but not this weekend.Residents in low-lying areas between Tailem Bend and Wellington are told to prepare to evacuateThe pub had to evacuate suddenly on Saturday night after concerns about its levee, which was built in 1974.
Owner Brad Flowers said it was a "devastating" blow, particularly coming off the back of COVID-19 restrictions and with a significant number of bookings over the busy Christmas period. "So we frantically have been on the phone all night and this morning, made all the calls to unfortunately apologise," he said.Emergency crews are almost finished building a 1.2-kilometre levee to help protect the nearby township of Berri.
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