A Draft Study and Management Plan into the flood risk posed in Crookwell, Gunning, Taralga and Collector is currently on public exhibition. The Study, prepared by Lyall and Associates, in consultation with Upper Lachlan Shire Council, the Office of Environment and Heritage and NSW SES, assessed the impact of flooding in the villages and reviewed Council’s existing policies as they relate to the management of flood affected land.
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The Plan outlines a Floodplain Risk Management Plan for Council, which includes:
- A proposal for the modification of existing policies to ensure development of flood affected land is compatible with flood hazards and risk;
- A proposal for flood planning levels for the various uses in the floodplain;
- Recommendations for a program of works and measures aimed at reducing the impacts of flooding; and
- Timeframes for the implementation of the proposed works and measures. Upper Lachlan Shire Council General Manager John Bell said Council is seeking community feedback on the Draft Flood Risk Management Plan and Study.
“The Plan sets out how Council will manage flood affected land into the future, so it is essential that we get it right,” Mr Bell said.
“I would encourage all landholders in Crookwell, Gunning, Taralga and Collector to read the Draft Study and Management Plan and provide us with their feedback.
“To assist the community in navigating the Draft Study and Management Plan, a public forum will be held on Thursday, 9 February 2017 at Collector Memorial Hall, 1 Brennan Street, Collector from 10.00am to 12.00pm and Crookwell Council Chambers, Spring Street, Crookwell from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.”
The Draft Flood Risk Management Plan and Study for the villages of Crookwell, Gunning, Taralga and Collector can be viewed at Council’s offices at Crookwell, Gunning and Taralga, at the Some Café, 9 Murray Street, Collector and the Bushranger Hotel, 24 Church Street, Collector or Council’s website. All submissions must be made in writing to: The General Manager, Upper Lachlan Shire Council, PO Box 42, Gunning NSW 2583 and received by 4.00pm on Friday, 3 March 2017. For more information, please contact Council’s Director of Environment and Planning Tina Dodson on 4830 1000.
