The Floodplain Management Program provides financial support to local councils and eligible public land managers to help them manage flood risk in their communities.
March 2026
What was approved
Approved for Bourke Shire Council
A flood study and flood risk management plan will be prepared for the village of Wanaaring on the Paroo River. The project will assess flooding impacts, review land use policies for flood-prone areas, and identify options for managing flood-affected land.
$280,623 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
BourkeAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Cabonne Council
This project will deliver detailed designs for levee upgrades and drainage improvements identified in the Molong flood risk management plan. The levee will provide protection against 10% annual exceedance probability (AEP) events and lay the groundwork for future expansion to 1% AEP protection.
$283,221 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
CabonneAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Edward River Council
Deniliquin has experienced multiple flood events in recent years, leaving homes and businesses vulnerable. To address this, Edward River Council will implement a high-priority measure from the Deniliquin floodplain risk management plan: upgrading the South Deniliquin Levee.
$320,571 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
Edward RiverAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Murray River Council
Murray River Council will investigate and design recommendations to improve the management of riverine flood risk for Moama.
$396,428 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
Murray River CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Ballina Shire Council
The review of Ballina Shire Council’s floodplain risk management study and plan will update, enhance and consolidate existing data. The project will account for updated flood heights, climate change impacts and changes in community attitudes towards flooding.
$199,999 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
BallinaAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Ballina Shire Council
This project will develop a 2-dimensional hydraulic model of the urban areas of Wollongbar, East Ballina and Skennars Head to analyse and map the extent of local overland flooding.
$139,999 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
BallinaAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Bega Valley Shire Council
This project will improve Council’s understanding and knowledge around existing flood risk and coastal inundation in the area and will focus on the lower reaches of the Bermagui River.
$193,335 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
Bega ValleyAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Brewarrina Shire Council
This project will complete a flood study and develop a flood risk management plan for Brewarrina and Goodooga. It will model flood behaviour, prepare flood maps, and identify improvements to the Brewarrina levee system and the optimal design for the proposed Goodooga levee.
$214,286 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
BrewarrinaAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Byron Shire Council
A flood risk management study and plan will be prepared following completion of the Bangalow flood study. The plan will establish official flood planning levels for inclusion in the development control plan and outline strategies and mitigation measures to manage flood risk.
$100,001 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
ByronAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Carrathool Shire Council
Council will build on the Rankins Springs flood study through the development of a flood risk management study and plan. This will include the identification, assessment and recommendation of a set of measures for future implementation to reduce the flood risks across the study area.
$132,000 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
CarrathoolAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Carrathool Shire Council
This project will assess the feasibility of the upgrade of the remaining urban levees at Hillston to protect against the 1% annual exceedance probability riverine flood and determine the preferred options to go to detailed design.
$169,714 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
CarrathoolAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Cessnock City Council
Cessnock City Council and Singleton Council are partnering to develop a flood risk management study and plan for the Wollombi Brook catchment which covers areas in both local government areas. The project will update the existing flood model using comprehensive survey data.
$160,000 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
CessnockAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Clarence Valley Council
This project will prepare a flood risk management plan for Grafton and the Lower Clarence River floodplain downstream of Mountain View, excluding areas covered by other studies.
$27,000 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
Clarence ValleyAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Cobar Shire
This project will develop a flood management plan for Euabalong and Euabalong West by collecting flood data, modelling risk, identifying hazard zones and infrastructure vulnerabilities, and proposing costed mitigation strategies.
$203,999 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
CobarAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Coffs Harbour City Council
A flood study and flood risk management plan will be prepared for the Orara River and Bucca Bucca Creek catchments, west of Coffs Harbour. The study will update the 2011 flood study to current Australian rainfall and runoff (2019) standards, incorporate data from recent flood events.
$93,336 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
Coffs HarbourAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Coffs Harbour City Council
This project will prepare a flood risk management study and plan for catchments at high risk of flooding, including the Corindi River, Arrawarra, and Fiddamans Creek.
$66,669 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
Coffs HarbourAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Coolamon Shire
This project will build on the recent Coolamon flood study by preparing a flood risk management study and plan. It will identify and assess a range of mitigation measures and provide clear recommendations for reducing flood risk across the study area.
$132,000 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
CoolamonAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council
This project will provide flood studies for Wallendbeen and Muttama. Currently flood risk to the area is unknown and this project will define the flood risks due to riverine and major overland flow flooding to inform a future flood risk management study and plan for these localities.
$158,400 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
Cootamundra-Gundagai RegionalAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Cowra Shire Council
This project will review the Cowra and Gooloogong floodplain risk management study and plan 2007, to address gaps revealed during the major Lachlan River flood event in November 2022.
$158,400 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
CowraAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Federation Council
Urana, Rand, Boree Creek, and Morundah currently lack an effective riverine flood warning system, leaving communities vulnerable during flood events.
$80,000 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
FederationAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Gilgandra Council
An updated flood study and flood risk management plan will be prepared for Gilgandra, where the central business district sits beside the Castlereagh River and flooding can disrupt supply chains and emergency access.
$214,284 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
GilgandraAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Greater Hume Shire Council
The project will allow council to review outdated flood risk management studies and plans to ensure the understanding of local flood risk is representative of current urban conditions and is compliant with current Australian Rainfall and Runoff 2019 guidelines.
$202,400 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
Greater Hume ShireAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Hawkesbury City Council
Following the recent adoption of the Redbank Creek flood study, this project will prepare a flood risk management study and plan for North Richmond. It will use updated flood information to assess risk across the catchment and develop practical management options.
$122,666 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
HawkesburyAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Hay Shire Council
This project will develop concept designs for upgrading the north and south Hay levees, addressing recommendations from the Hay and Maude flood risk management study and plan.
$137,143 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
HayAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Inner West Council
This project will review existing flood models using updated guidance from Australian rainfall and runoff (2019) guidelines and the flood risk management manual and toolkit.
$81,000 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Inverell Shire Council
An updated flood study will be undertaken for the Inverell urban area to replace the outdated 1993 study. Using recent LiDAR, updated rainfall data, and modern modelling techniques, the study will produce accurate flood mapping and hazard classifications for key design events.
$99,634 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
InverellAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Ku-ring-gai Council
This project will deliver an updated flood study for the Cowan Creek catchments, which face high flash flood risk due to steep terrain and ridge-top development.
$140,000 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
Ku-Ring-GaiAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Lake Macquarie City Council
This project will review and update the Stony Creek and Little Thurrill Creek floodplain risk management studies and plan to reflect significant development in the catchments and advances in flood modelling technology.
$140,000 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
Lake MacquarieAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Leeton Shire Council
Building on the Leeton Shire flood study review, this project will prepare a flood risk management study and plan for Leeton, Yanco, Whitton, Wamoon, and Murrami.
$160,000 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
LeetonAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Parkes Shire Council
Building on the comprehensive flood study now nearing completion, this project will prepare a flood risk management study and plan for East Parkes and the Goobang Creek catchment.
$72,100 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
ParkesAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Parkes Shire Council
Based on the recently completed flood study, this project will prepare a flood risk management study and plan with a strong focus on regional detention and retention basins designed for up to the 1% annual exceedance probability event.
$108,100 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
ParkesAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Penrith City Council
This project will review the council’s flood risk management plans for consistency with Section 4.6 of the 2023 Flood Risk Management Manual, develop a status report to identify governance gaps and priorities, and conduct a desktop review of existing flood studies and plans.
$150,000 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
PenrithAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Penrith City Council
This project will develop a flood risk management study and plan for the Cranebrook catchment, which includes the suburbs of Cranebrook and northern Penrith.
$242,000 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
PenrithAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Port Stephens Council
This project will review Port Stephens Council’s existing flood studies and flood risk management plans to ensure consistency with Section 4.6 of the Flood Risk Management Manual, develop a status report on governance, knowledge and management arrangements.
$80,000 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
Port StephensAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Shellharbour City Council
This project will assess how updated climate change guidance in Australian rainfall and runoff (2019) v4.2 affects flood behaviour and planning levels across key Shellharbour catchments, including Elliott Lake–Little Lake, Macquarie Rivulet, and Horsley Creek.
$149,999 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
ShellharbourAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Temora Shire Council
Following adoption of the Temora floodplain risk management plan, Council will investigate and design an ultimate flood mitigation scheme for the town.
$171,428 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
TemoraAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for The Hills Shire Council
This project will adapt the 2024 Hawkesbury-Nepean River flood study to provide a locally focused hydraulic model for The Hills Shire. It will deliver detailed flood mapping, GIS-ready layers, and improved analysis of tributaries such as Cattai and Little Cattai Creeks.
$168,500 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
The Hills ShireAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Upper hunter Shire Council
This project will review the 1998 Murrurundi, Blandford and Willow Tree floodplain risk management study and plan to develop a new plan that reflects current catchment information, updated flood modelling techniques, Australian Rainfall and Runoff 2019 guidelines, and LIDAR data.
$120,001 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
Upper HunterAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Warrumbungle Shire Council
Building on the recently completed Coolah Catchment Flood Study, this project will prepare a flood risk management plan. The plan will identify and assess options to reduce flood risk, incorporate community feedback, and engage with Council’s Flood Risk Management Committee and relevant agencies.
$38,743 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
WarrumbungleAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Wentworth Shire Council
A flood risk management study and plan will be developed for Wentworth, Buronga, Gol Gol, and Dareton to address flood risks identified in recent studies.
$160,285 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
WentworthAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Willoughby City Council
Building on previous flood studies, this project will complete the next stages of the flood risk management process for Blue Gum Creek and Swaines Creek.
$153,335 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
WilloughbyAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Wingecarribee Shire Council
This project will update flood information for several study areas using results from the 2022 flood model. It will apply current data and modelling techniques to refine understanding of local flood behaviour and support effective risk management.
$156,000 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
WingecarribeeAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Wollondilly Shire Council
Wollondilly Shire Council is developing a framework to embed flood risk management into its core business processes. The project will work across key business units to integrate flood risk considerations into asset management, strategic planning, and reporting systems.
$80,000 was approved by
Secretary of DCCEEWDate approved
March 2026Location of the recipient
WollondillyAbout the grant
Applications approved
43
Applications received
110
Floodplain Management Program 2025-26
Agency funding this grant
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterProgram term
Up to 3 years