Disaster Adaptation Plans

The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) is leading place-based disaster adaptation planning across the state, working with community, government and industry to reduce disaster risk.

Overhead upstream view of Wallacia and the Nepean River

Welcome to the new DAP information hub

Find information and resources on this hub about disaster adaptation planning, including activities that are underway.

This information may support councils, Joint Organisations and other partners to work with communities to reduce disaster risk in their region.

We recommend you check back as this page will be continually updated with more resources. 

The Disaster Adaptation Plan (DAP) Guidelines

After extensive consultation, we have published Disaster Adaptation Plan (DAP) Guidelines that provide a framework for government, industry and communities to work together to effectively reduce the impact of disasters on NSW communities. 

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Why do we need to reduce disaster risk?

NSW is facing increasing challenges from disasters. We know that without action, climate change and population growth will only make things worse, impacting lives and communities. We need to take action to make communities safer and more resilient.

Along with the implementation of the State Disaster Mitigation Plan (SDMP), we are developing regional Disaster Adaptation Plans (DAPs) to reduce the cost and impact of disasters in NSW.

Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley DAP

Find the latest information and ways to get involved in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley regional DAP, which has been prioritised to address high flood risk.

Northern Rivers DAP

In response to significant disasters impacting the region, the development of the multi-hazard regional DAP in the Northern Rivers has been prioritised. Learn more and find out ways to get involved.

Disaster adaptation planning activities

Learn more about the disaster adaptation planning activities RA is leading across NSW regions in 2026.

DAP Guidelines

Access the Guidelines, FAQs and other supporting resources for developing in Disaster Adaptation Plan (DAP) in NSW.

DAP resources

RA is developing a suite of tools, templates and resources to support councils and other partners to undertake disaster adaptation planning.

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If you require more information or have a question, get in touch and we'll respond to your enquiry as soon as possible.

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