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Gallery | Sporting facilities across the Goulburn Valley succumb to floodwaters

By Daniel Webb

Oct 16, 2022

Underwater: The scene at the entrance of Princess Park on Sunday morning. Photo: Megan Fisher. Photo by Megan Fisher

As flooding continues to wreak havoc across the Goulburn Valley, sporting facilities are feeling the devastating effect.

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From Seymour to Benalla, clubs have been forced to batten down the hatches and quickly evacuate their valuables as water embraces the fields and courts that give our communities such joy.

Here is a brief look at some of the damage we have seen in recent days.

Another look: Water continues to flow onto the deck at Princess Park. Photo: Megan Fisher. Photo by Megan Fisher

Flood zone: Seymour’s Kings Park after the town reached unprecedented flood levels. Photo: Seymour Football Netball Club.

Filled up: The situation at Seymour Bowling Club. Photo: Seymour Bowling Club.

Submerged: The netball courts at Euroa's Memorial Oval.

No way in: The entrance to the Seymour Bowling Club completely covered by water. Photo: Seymour Bowling Club.

The greens: What would usually be the outdoor rinks at Seymour Bowling Club. Photo: Seymour Bowling Club.

Major clean-up: The rinks at Seymour Bowling Club. Photo: Seymour Bowling Club.

Above water: The Benalla indoor sports centre on Saturday morning, October 15. Photo by Simon Ruppert

Rising: The water levels at Benalla Showgrounds. Photo by Simon Ruppert

Gloomy: A member captures the situation at Euroa Bowls Club.

By Daniel Webb

Daniel is a passionate sports fan and proud Tasmanian.

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