PLANS to repair the banks of Swan Ck at Yangan continue to be delayed, with the cost of the repairs a hurdle for Carey Bros Abattoirs owner Greg Carey.

Engineers have been working on a plan to secure the banks of the creek, which are now perilously close to abattoir infrastructure, since the January 2011 floods first caused damage.

A significant portion was then eroded in the Australia Day floods last year and in late March this year.

Mr Carey said the cost of repairs to the bank continued to delay a solution.

"The cost (of repairing the banks) is the bother; there are three key areas being identified as needing high priority preservation," Mr Carey said.

"We have qualified for a small grant from the Queensland Rural Adjustment Assistance scheme but the question is can I afford the difference between the grant and the cost?

"If there is to be another flood in the future, further erosions to the banks will be a major risk."

Mr Carey said Condamine Alliance was assisting with the project.

"Carey Bros are currently in consultation with Condamine Alliance with regards to how we can fund the project of repairing the damaged creek banks, prior to any future flooding events and ensure that any further damage can be kept to a minimum," Mr Carey said.

"At this particular time, Condamine Alliance is endeavouring to gain more outside support to assist with the completion of the project.

"Carey Bros are committed to continue processing fresh carcass meat from our Yangan location because we see ourselves as being an important link in the supply of fresh meat to south Queensland.

"This setback with erosion will not stop us from continuing to supply fresh carcass meat as we have done for 70 years."

Condamine Alliance manager - rivers Kevin Graham said assistance from the community was welcome.

"We have to remember that the events which have caused damage to the banks of Swan Ck also impacted many others around the region," Mr Graham said.

"Many are still suffering and as such it is difficult to ask them to contribute.

"However, if there are any individuals who wish to help out, they can contact us at Condamine Alliance.

"Condamine Alliance is looking at securing more funds; I'm not trying to be secretive but it is confidential and I cannot say any more than that currently."

He said Condamine Alliance was in contact with various organisations about how to fix the creek banks.

"Along with Carey Bros Meatworks, we are working with Warwick Shire River Improvement Trust, the Queensland Government and the Southern Downs Regional Council," he said. "We are also working with the Australian Rivers Institute."

Mr Graham said plans would likely include making upstream sections of the creek rougher.

"We're currently developing plans for that stretch of the creek and one of the things we need to do is slow the water down," Mr Graham said.

"Australian rivers need to be rough because otherwise the velocities of the water are rapidly increasing.

"One of the things we are looking at is to make upstream rougher so that we can slow the water down."

Mr Graham said he was unsure of a timeframe for repairs.

"We need to be conscious of when we do it," he said.

"We need to make sure that we do it at the correct time so that revegetation occurs properly."

Warwick Chamber of Commerce president Bruce Partridge said it was imperative the damage was sorted, because Carey Bros was vital to the Warwick region.

"Carey Bros abattoir is a significant employer for the Warwick region," Mr Partridge said.

"We had good news through the week with new job opportunities in new chicken farms and the last thing Warwick needs now is to lose jobs.

"The flood damage at Carey's abattoir deserves more financial support to ensure we keep this very important local supply chain industry; Carey Bros are more than just jobs - they are an integral part of Warwick's community."

Damage to Swan Ck banks:

 January 2011 floods causes first damage

 Flooding caused by ex-tropical cyclone Oswald in January 2013 causes major damage

 Downpour of rain in March causes further damage