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Launching in February 2025.
The city of Maitland bears permanent marks of major flooding events throughout its history, notably those recorded in 1820, 1893, 1913, 1930, 1949 and most devastatingly in 1955. In recent years, we have witnessed further periods of flooding, but not to the same levels.
In 1982, a series of 100 flood level markers were installed on power poles around flood prone areas of Maitland, serving as a tangible reminder of the water’s reach during the 1955 flood. Today, only a small number of these markers remain intact.
Beyond the Flood Levels Heritage Walk offers a self guided exploration of Maitland’s experiences of various flood events. Delving beyond a record of flood levels, the tour looks into the human stories surrounding these disasters and explores Maitland’s flood history, which has been documented since European settlement.
At each stop along the walk, augmented reality will transport you by blending the physical world with digital recreations of flood scenes. From life sized recreations of Maitland Town Hall during the 1955 floods to specialised flood rescue vehicles and archival images, you can access a wealth of historical information directly from your mobile devices or tablets.
More information coming soon.
This project is directed by the Place Activation Strategy guiding principle Interpretation and is aligned with the Central Maitland Heritage Interpretation Plan.