Shaza Raini/DCCEEW
This grants program provides financial support to local councils and eligible public land managers to help them manage flood risk in their communities.
May 2025
What was approved
Approved for Central Coast Council
This flood study covers Central Coast Council's Mangrove Creek (including Popran Creek) and Mooney Mooney Creek catchments, encompassing the suburbs of Spencer, Wendoree Park, Mount White, Gunderman, Glenworth Valley, Mangrove Mountain, Lower Mangrove, Greengrove, Mangrove Creek, Upper Mangrove, Central Mangrove, Kulnura, Ten Mile Hollow, Mooney Mooney Creek, Calga and Peats Ridge. The study area currently lacks detailed flood data and represents a regionally significant growth area as part of the Central Coast regional plan 2041. The completed flood study will provide the council, the community, and our emergency services reliable data that will be used to make informed planning and emergency management decisions.
$80,000 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
May 2025Location of the recipient
Central Coast CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Central Coast Council
Gosford represents a regionally significant growth area as part of the Central Coast regional plan 2041. This project will complete a review of previous flood study, which was completed in 2011. With a high population density, appropriate flood planning is increasingly important for the Gosford region. This flood study review will use updated hydraulic modelling software to address some of the concerns in the catchment.
$110,000 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
May 2025Location of the recipient
Central Coast CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Berrigan Shire Council
The Tocumwal Barooga flood risk management study and plan will investigate and recommend options to mitigate flood risks defined in the recently completed flood study, providing the council with a comprehensive flood risk management plan to implement for the region. The flood risk management study and plan will prioritise various measures, including flood response and property modification measures to reduce both current and future flood risk for the Tocumwal and Barooga communities and surrounds.
$127,289 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
May 2025Location of the recipient
Berrigan Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Canterbury Bankstown City Council
In 2018, the council commissioned a study and review of the Upper Cooks River flood studies completed by the former Canterbury and Bankstown councils within the Cooks River catchment. The study and review identified compatibility issues and provided recommendations on an improved approach to flood modelling. There are 9 Cooks River sub-catchments within the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area. Currently, new flood models are being developed for 3 of the sub-catchments and this project will undertake the following works to establish fit-for-purpose flood models for the remaining 6 sub-catchments: develop new flood models for the Cup and Saucer Creek, Hurlstone Park, and Wolli Creek sub-catchments; update existing flood models for Rookwood Road, Greenacre Park, and Cooks River sub-catchments.
$240,000 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
May 2025Location of the recipient
Canterbury-Bankstown CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Tweed Shire Council
The Tweed Valley floodplain risk management study and plan was completed in 2014. Recently, the council updated and expanded the underlying flood study. Since 2014, the Tweed has experienced 2 floods of record (in 2017 and 2022) and various industry guidance and government policies have been revised, including the Australian rainfall and runoff 2019 guidelines and the NSW Flood risk management manual. This project will review and update the Tweed Valley floodplain risk management study and plan, incorporating lessons learned from recent floods and aligning with contemporary guidance and policies. For the first time the Tweed Valley flood risk management study and plan will extend into the upper catchment areas of the Tweed Valley.
$173,331 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
May 2025Location of the recipient
Tweed Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsMarch 2025
What was approved
Approved for Penrith City Council
Penrith City Council has undertaken several flood studies and a large data set related to flood risk has been produced. This project will improve the management of this data to better undertake the flood risk management duties of the council.
$119,667 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2025Location of the recipient
Penrith City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Penrith City Council
The project will complete a detailed overland flow flood study for the Cambridge Park catchment to define the flood behaviour under existing catchment and floodplain conditions. The study will use the industry standard hydrologic and hydraulic modelling practices and include the survey of hydraulic structures, culverts and storm water drainage pits and pipes for the purpose of flood modelling. The study will define the flood behaviour under current floodplain conditions and all the potential flooding mechanisms will be included in the analysis, including local overland flow and creek flooding. This adopted flood study will form the basis for the future flood planning of the study area.
$191,600 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2025Location of the recipient
Penrith City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Port Macquarie Council
This project will update the flood risk management study and plan for the Hastings River and address the outcomes of the recently updated Hastings River flood study models and extensions. The updated flood risk management study and plan will include previously excluded communities and villages in the upper and outer catchment to identify the existing risk and provide recommendations to manage and limit residual risk.
$199,999 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2025Location of the recipient
Port Macquarie-Hastings CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsFebruary 2025
What was approved
Approved for Liverpool City Council
The Cabramatta Creek catchment is one of the most rapidly developing catchments, covering an area of 74 square kilometres. A vast area of the catchment has been rezoned for residential and industrial development, including the M7 Motorway constructed through the middle of the catchment, with other infrastructure including flood detention basins provided. This project will review and update the current floodplain risk management study and plan for the Cabramatta Creek floodplain. The updated study and plan are essential to mitigate flood hazards and risks to people and property in the existing community and to ensure future development is managed in a way consistent with the flood hazards and risks, and to reduce private and public losses due to flooding.
$170,000 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
February 2025Location of the recipient
Liverpool City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Wollondilly Shire Council
This project will build on detailed flood studies currently being completed for the villages of Appin, The Oaks, Silverdale, Warragamba, Bargo and Yanderra. The project will undertake a flood risk management study and plan for each of the villages as 4 sub-projects by combining some of the adjacent villages.
$239,996 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
February 2025Location of the recipient
Wollondilly Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Federation Council
The preceding flood study, completed and adopted in November 2024, assessed the impacts of both riverine and major overland flow flooding at Corowa, Howlong and Mulwala. The study identified key areas of concern, which included the effects of Murray River flooding on the lower terrace area at Corowa (including the civic precinct), Majors Creek flooding at Howlong and the Murray River flooding at Mulwala. The flood risk management study and plan will encompass an assessment of flood risk management options to alleviate flooding impacts on existing development at each township and provide the basis for flood-based planning and development controls to ensure that future development is compatible with the flood risk.
$220,000 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
February 2025Location of the recipient
Federation CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Temora Shire Council
The Ariah Park and Springdale floodplain risk management study and plan was adopted in March 2024. The plan made a high priority recommendation to investigate, design and implement a flood warning system for Springdale to reduce flood damages and the risk to life in the village and to prevent motorists from driving through floodwater as a result of flooding in Gundibindyal Creek. This project will deliver the investigation and design of a flood warning system for Springdale in consultation with Council, Bureau of Meteorology and the NSW State Emergency Service.
$51,429 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
February 2025Location of the recipient
Temora Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsDecember 2024
What was approved
Approved for Shoalhaven City Council
The Shoalhaven total flood warning system will implement a tailored, location-specific flood warning system for the Lake Conjola, Burrill Lake and Tabourie Lake catchments to enhance flood warning and evacuation capabilities. The importance of a total flood warning system was identified as a high priority action in each of the respective flood risk management plans to provide a reduction in risk to life and to better protect properties during flood events.
$469,334 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
December 2024Location of the recipient
Shoalhaven City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsOctober 2024
What was approved
Approved for Albury City Council
The Bungambrawatha Creek, Lavington, South Albury and West Albury flood study review will redefine the flood risks associated with mainstream and major overland flooding for much of the urban area of Albury and its suburbs. The review of the flood study will guide appropriate urban development practices and inform the strategic management of stormwater, enhancing community resilience to flooding and minimising future flood risk to the Albury community. The project will allow the council to determine mitigation measures and address the newly defined flood risks, ensuring the council appropriately identifies the flood risk to the community per the NSW flood risk management manual.
$133,334 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Albury City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Balranald Shire Council
Balranald Shire Council was awarded funding for 2 flood studies. Both studies will provide the community, stakeholders and decision-makers with a comprehensive understanding of flood risks, informing future planning and development, infrastructure investment and emergency preparedness.
$150,858 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Balranald Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Balranald Shire Council
The Balranald flood study will define flood behaviour to support the understanding and management of flood risk for the township of Balranald and its environs.
$150,858 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Balranald Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Blacktown City Council
A flood risk management strategy is required to inform the council's integrated planning and reporting framework and land-use planning to support the NSW State Emergency Service emergency management planning and to set future directions for effective flood risk management in the Blacktown local government area. The project will be delivered in line with the flood risk management framework and the NSW flood risk management manual.
$83,333 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Blacktown City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Blacktown City Council
The Blacktown overland flow flood study was adopted by the council in May 2024. The flood risk management study and plan are the next stage of the flood risk management process, as specified in the NSW flood risk management manual. Due to its large size (108 square kilometres), the study area has been divided into several smaller sub-catchments/model areas. This flood risk management study and plan will focus on the northern (Eastern Creek and Second Ponds Creek sub-catchments) study area. The project will investigate a suite of flood management measures and evaluate options that could be potentially implemented to manage the existing, future and continuing overland flow flood risk to the northern study area.
$134,001 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Blacktown City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Cessnock City Council
This project will deliver a flood study for the Sawyers Gully urban investigation area (SGUIA). The Sawyers Gully urban investigation area is an identified precinct in the council's local strategic planning framework for investigation for of predominantly residential development. The Sawyers Gully flood study will look at the existing flooding conditions to inform areas that may be suitable for future development by applying a risk-based approach to decision making.
$63,333 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Cessnock City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Cessnock City Council
Cessnock Council will develop a flood risk management study and plan specifically tailored for the Cessnock commercial precinct, within the Black Creek one study area catchment. The purpose of the study is to: • Update flood modelling for the entire Black Creek one study area catchment that includes existing survey data of stormwater assets, roadside drains and pipe network, and recent LiDAR data. • Refine flood modelling for Cessnock commercial precinct requiring further detailed survey of existing stormwater assets, roadside drains and pipe network, as well as building floor levels. This modelling will enable a comprehensive assessment of flood risks, potential mitigation measures, and setup freeboards for floor height. • Undertake stakeholder consultation, including with emergency services agencies. This project will provide localised insights into flood risk, cumulative impacts, to guide the council's strategic decisions regarding land use, public domain, and infrastructure planning for the Cessnock commercial precinct, aligned with NSW flood risk management manual.
$178,666 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Cessnock City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Cessnock City Council
The project will update the council’s planning framework related to flood risk management, develop a gap analysis and a flood risk management plan. The planning framework that will be updated includes flood risk management policy, voluntary house raising policy and draft natural watercourses in subdivisions policy. The review will ensure that the council's planning framework meets best practice and will assist in the continual improvement of flood risk management. Policies and controls will be consistent with state policies, the NSW flood risk management manual and planning circulars. A gap analysis report will identify any gaps in the council's flood related planning document and makes recommendations to address these gaps. The flood risk management plan (activity schedule) will recommend future actions the council should take to address flooding in the local government area, for example, updating the local strategic planning statement and the local environment plan.
$47,000 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Cessnock City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for City of Canada Bay Council
The council will deliver a flood study for the Yaralla Bay and Rhodes catchment area, within the City of Canada Bay local government area. The study will identify the extent and depth of flood waters, understand flood risk, reduce the danger of flood hazards and damage to property and to personal safety, and ensure that future development is compatible with the identified flood risk.
$126,633 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
City of Canada Bay CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for City of Parramatta Council
This project will audit the performance of FloodSmart system. The audit will allow the council to evaluate the ongoing performance of the system, ensure that it is using the correct predicted rainfall models and evaluate trigger levels at forecast locations.
$57,166 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
City of Parramatta CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for City of Parramatta Council
The project will reduce flood risks in the Parramatta River catchment in the Parramatta local government area through delivery of a comprehensive flood risk study and plan. The catchment covers around 58% of the total area of the local government area and includes the Parramatta central business district and the Westmead bio-medical precinct. Hundreds of thousands of people live or work in the catchment, and there are many billions of dollars of public and private infrastructure present, including major roads, heavy rail, light rail, metro rail, industrial and residential areas. The flood risk study and plan will review all available flood information and modelling for the area and create a plan to identify practical, robust options to reduce the effects of flooding, thus lowering the economic costs and risks to life associated with flooding in this region.
$414,999 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
City of Parramatta CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for City of Sydney
The floodplain risk management studies and plans for Alexandra Canal and Centennial Park catchments were completed 2014 and 2016, respectively. The flood model for Alexandra Canal was updated to use Australian rainfall and runoff (AR&R) 2019 and has been further amended in 2023, considering major redevelopments and drainage works in the area. The flood study for Centennial Park catchment used AR&R 1987. Alexandra Canal catchment has recently undergone significant changes in developments. Some of the prioritised flood risk management measures from the floodplain risk management studies and plans have been implemented to service major redevelopments. A preliminary review showed that some of the flood risk management measures may not be feasible to proceed further necessitating detailed review and reprioritising actions for implementation. Significant precinct redevelopments are planned in both catchments, so there is consistent pressure to provide updated flood information. The City of Sydney will update the floodplain risk management studies and plans in accordance with NSW flood risk management manual and accompanying toolkits.
$176,200 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Council of the City of SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Cootamundra Gundagai Regional Council
The Cootamundra flood warning system review will be undertaken in close consultation with the Bureau of Meteorology and the NSW State Emergency Service. The project will review the existing system; maintenance requirements and costs, messaging (alerts and recipients, including identifying vulnerable occupants); and how flood warning information could be displayed and better communicated to the community. It will also assess; trigger levels (rainfall and water levels) and warning time applicable using the hydrologic and hydraulic modelling that supports this study, the potential benefits of installing additional rain and/or stream level gauges and identification of suitable locations, and recommendation for an alternative system (if any), commensurate with the tangible and intangible benefits it would offer.
$70,400 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Cootamundra Gundagai Regional Council
A feasibility study is required for 2 flood modification (FM) measures recommended in the Cootamundra floodplain risk management study and plan. When these options are combined, there may be significant benefits. Turf Club detention basin reduce peak flood levels in a 1% annual exceedance probability event in Cootamundra by diverting water into a retarding basin at the Cootamundra Turf Club located upstream of the Town. The option involves construction of an inlet and a 2-metre-high embankment around the Turf Club. McGowan Street levee protect the properties located at McGowan Street and within Cutler Avenue hotspot in a 1% annual exceedance probability event. The option involves construction of a 1,620 metre long and 0 - 2.5-metre-high embankment.
$114,400 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Cumberland Council
The council's current flood study for this area, known as Holroyd City local government area overland flood study (2017), is based on Australian rainfall and runoff (AR&R) 1987. This project will update these flood models to be consistent with the NSW flood risk management manual and associated toolkits, particularly the AR&R 2019 data. The study will consist of 7 catchments which include: Greystanes Creek, Coopers Creek, Finlayson's Creek, Westmead Creek, Domain Creek, Clay Cliff Creek and Prospect Creek. A'Becketts Creek and Duck Creek are being modelled under the Duck River and Duck Creek overland flood study and will be excluded from this project.
$131,667 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Cumberland CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Cumberland Council
The council's current flood study for this area, known as Haslams Creek overland flood study (draft) 2016, is based on Australian rainfall and runoff (AR&R) 1987. The council will update these flood models for consistency with the NSW flood risk management manual and toolkit, particularly the AR&R 2019 data.
$49,978 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Cumberland CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Edward River Council
The Deniliquin major overland flow flood study will complement the current understanding of riverine flood risks by determining the flood risk associated with major overland flood events. It will analyse the impacts of localised rainfall events, define the current overland flow flood risk for town and subsequently inform a future flood risk management study and plan to evaluate proposed risk mitigation measures. The overland flow flood study will inform the strategic management of stormwater and reduce the risk to future urban development from flooding. The study will ensure the council are appropriately identifying the flood risk to the community in accordance with the NSW flood risk management manual.
$150,858 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Edward River CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Edward River Council
The North Deniliquin levee upgrade is a recommended measure from the Deniliquin floodplain risk management study and plan. Previous funding has been sought from the Floodplain Management Program to investigate the feasibility of the upgrade and prepare a detailed design. The detailed design incorporates an upgrade to the 1% annual exceedance probability flood level with a 0.5-metre freeboard. The finalised feasibility assessment determined that the levee upgrade results in a positive cost benefit ratio and will ensure that residences in North Deniliquin will be provided with a similar level of protection as those in South Deniliquin.
$1,782,000 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Edward River CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Eurobodalla Shire Council
Eurobodalla Shire Council adopted the Broulee, Mossy Point, Mogo, Tomakin flood study in 2017. The Broulee, Mossy Point, Mogo, Tomakin flood risk management study and plan will build on the outcomes of the adopted study and identify opportunities with the community to mitigate and manage significant impacts of flooding for current and future generations. There will be an emphasis on reviewing the model and aligning planning advice with the outcomes of the 2022 Eurobodalla open coast coastal management program, which also covers part of the study area.
$139,998 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Eurobodalla Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Fairfield City Council
Cabramatta Creek is one of the major catchments running through the Fairfield local government area and has a history of flooding. The lower portion of Cabramatta Creek runs through Fairfield's local government area as it makes its way to Georges River. The total catchment is over 74 square kilometres. With the strain on property availability, there will be further development and growth in the coming years. This project will quantify the risk to people and property, now and in the future.
$152,000 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Fairfield City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Inner West Council
This project will prepare a modern catchment flood study for the areas of Dulwich Hill and Marrickville draining directly to the Cooks River. This area is approximately 200 hectares and bounded by the Cooks River in the south and Warren Road/Old Canterbury Road in the north. It is the final catchment area within Inner West local government area that does not have a comprehensive catchment-based modelled flood study. The flood study will provide updated flood depth modelling and more comprehensive identification of flood-affected lots within this 200-hectare area.
$114,000 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Inner West CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Junee Shire Council
This project will develop flood studies for the villages of Bethungra and Wantabadgery within the Junee Shire local government area. Bethungra is located to the north of the local government area and is subject to flooding from Wandalybingel Creek as well as from major overland flow. While Wantabadgery is largely located on the Murrumbidgee River floodplain in the eastern portion of the local government area. It is also subject to flooding from a tributary called Wantiool Creek as well as from major overland flow. The flood risks in these localities are currently undefined as no flood study has ever been completed by the council.
$136,000 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Junee Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Lockhart Shire Council
The council has implemented all recommended flood mitigation measures from the floodplain risk management plan (2014) for Lockhart. This project will review and update the Lockhart flood study (2014) to ensure the flood risk identified for the town is current. The town is under significant development pressure and current flood mapping is prohibiting development in areas that are now flood protected.
$94,285 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Lockhart Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Lockhart Shire Council
The council will prepare a flood study for the town of Yerong Creek, within Lockhart Shire Council. During the recent floods in November 2021 and January 2022, water banked up in Plunkett Street and Moonba drain off Moonba Street as the drain off Moonba Street was unable to release waters. There is currently no flood data collected or flood modelling undertaken for the Yerong Creek township. The town is affected by overland flow from the surrounding catchment which has impacted residents and the local primary school.
$120,000 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Lockhart Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for MidCoast Council
The twin towns of Forster and Tuncurry, situated at the mouth of Wallis Lake, are both major development areas. The Wallamba River is the major catchment flowing into Wallis Lake. The floodplain risk management studies and plans for both Wallis Lake and the Wallamba River will be reviewed and updated in-line with the NSW flood risk management manual.
$100,000 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Mid-Coast CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Murray River Council
The project aims to address the limitations of the Barham flood study (2014), which will be achieved by conducting a review of riverine flood behaviour and impacts initially identified in the Barham flood study and by investigating the impact of major overland flow flooding. The revised flood study will redefine the flood risk for Barham, aiding decision-making for flood risk management, infrastructure planning and emergency preparedness. The project will address current deficiencies in design flood levels, recently identified in the 2022 Murray River flood event. The project will include a comprehensive review of existing data and previous hydrologic and hydraulic models. The revised models will be calibrated against the 2022 Murray River flood event using observed data, flood intelligence, stakeholder input and local knowledge.
$137,142 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Murray River CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Murray River Council
The Mathoura and Picnic Point flood study is a strategic Council initiative to define the flood risks for the urban areas of Mathoura and Picnic Point. Mathoura and Picnic Point are in the Murray River Council local government area, in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales. Picnic Point, and to a lesser degree, Mathoura, are at risk of Murray River flood events. Recent localised storm events have indicated that Mathoura is also at risk from major overland flow flood events. The study will develop a contemporary flood model, to define the flood behaviour and impacts as a result of both flooding mechanisms. The project will provide the community, stakeholders and decision-makers with a comprehensive understanding of flood risks, which will inform future planning and development, infrastructure investment, and emergency preparedness. In turn, this will minimise future flooding impacts and safeguard community wellbeing.
$137,142 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Murray River CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Narrabri Shire Council
The Narrabri Shire Council will undertake a comprehensive flood study on the village of Gwabegar in response to recent flood events in 2021 that resulted in the inundation of parts of the village. Council will facilitate the completion of an in-depth flood study, including data collection for the village of Gwabegar and the surrounding area to enhance the understanding of flood behaviour and its consequences. The flood study will be used to develop a flood risk management study and plan to assist in mitigating identified risks to life, property, and financial resources.
$103,529 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Narrabri Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Narrandera Shire Council
This project will assess the feasibility of implementing flood mitigation works for the protection of Nallabooma Estate and the Airport in Narrandera for riverine flood events up to and including the 1% annual exceedance probability design flood event. These works form a major part of the ultimate flood protection scheme that was proposed and assessed as part of the Narrandera floodplain risk management study and plan review, completed in 2019. This project will determine the feasibility of progressing this project to detailed design and implementation.
$137,143 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Narrandera Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Narromine Shire Council
This project will undertake a detailed review of flood management plan. This will include recent flood information, collection of as-built house levels in flood areas, update of preventative actions and review of river erosion.
$239,160 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Narromine Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for North Sydney Council
Investigation and design of detention basin in St Leonards Park to reduce flood liability on downstream properties.
$100,001 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
North Sydney CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Shoalhaven City Council
The council will undertake a comprehensive update to its land use planning scheme, including the local environment plan and development control plan, over the next few years. Through this project the council will update flood planning procedures in accordance with the latest risk-based flood management procedures documented in the NSW flood risk management manual. It will also allow the council's online flood mapping and flood certificates to be updated following completion of this project to better convey flood hazard and risk to the community. This project will generate consistent best practice risk-based flood planning constraint category mapping for 10 previously studied catchments in the Shoalhaven local government area.
$133,334 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Shoalhaven City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Snowy Valleys Council
This project will review and update the Adelong flood study that was completed in 2014. This flood study review will incorporate new flood intelligence collected post the October/November 2022 flood event, which is the flood of record on Adelong Creek. It will also update the flood model to current Australian rainfall and runoff 2019 guidance while ensuring consistency with the NSW flood risk management manual and associated toolkits.
$112,000 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Snowy Valleys CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for The Council of Camden
This is an update of existing Upper South Creek flood study to reflect current flood information in this catchment. The study area is the Upper South Creek catchment in Camden local government area. This catchment is subject to rapid development as a South-West Growth Area precinct. The area has seen significant development since the current study's adoption, especially in Oran Park, Catherine Field and Leppington, including the roads and infrastructure. Updating the flood study will ensure the council is acting in accordance with the NSW flood risk management manual by understanding and providing up-to-date information on flood risk. This project will be used as the base case for a flood impact and risk assessment of South-West Growth Area precincts and to control the cumulative impact of development.
$202,000 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Camden CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Uralla Shire Council
This project will update the current flood study which was adopted in June 2014. The council will update this flood study with respect to climate change and associated impacts; the upcoming housing strategy and associated local environmental plan review; and the flood risk of the potential failure of Kentucky Creek Dam.
$128,000 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Uralla Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Warren Shire Council
Warren Town is crossed by Macquarie River and Gunningbar Creek. The flood behaviour is also influenced by Ewenmar Creek, which runs east of the town. The town is often affected by flooding due to excessive rainfall, and releases from the Burrendong Dam. Between 2021 and 2022, the town was flood disaster declared for 5 events. The flood study and data collection will enable a fuller understanding of flood behaviour and provide the required understanding of adequacy of the levee and enable the next stage, the development of a flood risk management study and plan.
$193,980 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Warren Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Wentworth Shire Council
The Wentworth major overland flow flood study will complement the current Wentworth flood study currently under way, which defines the riverine flood risk for the Wentworth Shire Council. This major overland flow flood study will analyse the impacts of localised rainfall events, define the current overland flow flood risk for Wentworth, Dareton, Gol Gol and Buronga and subsequently inform a future flood risk management study and plan, which will evaluate and recommend risk mitigation measures. It will also inform the strategic management of stormwater to further reduce the risk to future urban development from flooding. The Wentworth major overland flow flood study will ensure the council are appropriately identifying the flood risk to the community in accordance with the NSW flood risk management manual.
$164,143 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
October 2024Location of the recipient
Wentworth Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
53
Applications received
78
Floodplain Management Program 2024-25
Agency funding this grant
Environment and HeritageProgram term
Up to 3 years