The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has developed a new floodplain management plan under the Water Management Act 2000 for the Murrumbidgee Valley floodplain. This plan will replace the existing localised floodplain management plan developed under the Water Act 1912.
Floodplain management plans set rules for flood work development on floodplains in rural areas. They map the floodways and apply rules and assessment criteria for flood work approvals.
The department is seeking feedback on the draft plan, including the proposed management zones and associated rules and assessment criteria, while it’s on display from 19 August until 29 September 2024.
Learn more and have your say
Residents and interested stakeholders downstream of Wagga Wagga are encouraged to visit the department’s website to read the report to assist public exhibition, register for an appointment, and learn how to make a submission.
The department will carefully consider all feedback received during the public exhibition as it develops the final floodplain management plan. The final plan is scheduled to commence on 1 July 2025.
Individual appointments will be held online and in the local community areas of:
- Monday, 2 September, 9am to 1pm - Online
- Tuesday, 3 September, 1pm to 5pm - Online
- Wednesday, 4 September, 2pm to 6pm - Hay Library, RSL Room, 204 Lachlan Street, Hay
- Thursday, 5 September, 10am to 2pm - Balranald Ex-Services Memorial Club, 116 Market Street, Balranald
- Monday, 9 September, 1pm to 5pm - Online
- Tuesday, 10 September, 9am-1pm - Online
- Wednesday, 11 September, 2pm to 6pm - Darlington Point Sports Club, 6 Demamiel Street, Darlington Point
- Thursday, 12 September, 10am to 2pm - Rules Club Wagga Wagga, 188 Fernleigh Road, Wagga Wagga
If you need help to register for an appointment or read the documents on the department's website, please call 1300 081 047 or email water.enquiries@dpie.nsw.gov.au.
Please note: The department is delivering multiple programs across the Murrumbidgee region. While they do not operate in isolation, it’s important to note the draft Murrumbidgee Valley Floodplain Management Plan is unrelated to the department’s Reconnecting River Country Program, which is focused on removing constraints to enable more flexible use of water for the environment. For more information on this program, please visit: https://bit.ly/3XdZGSk.
