North Byron Floodplain Risk Management Plan on exhibition

Published on 17 June 2020

After two years in the development and using information, stories and the lived experience of more than 400 people, the North Byron Floodplain Risk Management Study and draft Plan are completed.

The draft North Byron Floodplain Risk Management Plan is now on exhibition and Council is encouraging residents in flood-prone areas in the north of the Shire to have a look, attend an information session or get in touch with staff if they have any questions.

James Flockton, Infrastructure Planning Coordinator, said the information in the Study was developed using the latest scientific data, mapping and information on rainfall, run-off and topography which were used to produce detailed flood maps showing the impact of previous floods and the predicted impact of a number of future flood scenarios.

“These maps are a very good way for people to understand the potential impact of flooding on their property,” Mr Flockton said.

“Consultants then took all of the information in the Study, along with community feedback, and developed the North Byron Floodplain Risk Management Plan, which sets out a range of high, medium and low priorities which Council will use to guide capital works and other measures to manage flood risk,” he said.

“We are coming to the end of this process and it is really important that people in the north of the Shire have a look at the Plan and the Study so they understand not only the flood risk to their property, but the risk to their community,” Mr Flockton said.

The Plan is on exhibition until 24 July 2020 with information available at www.yoursaybyronshire.com.au/frms. 

A series of drop-in sessions have been organised.

     1 July 2020 from 12:00pm – 7:00pm

     7 July 2020 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm

     16 July 2020 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm

People who aren’t able to attend the drop-sessions are invited to make an appointment with Council’s Drainage and Flood Engineer, who will be able to answer questions and provide information.

Community feedback will be included in a report that will be presented to Council.

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