The Draft Kempsey Shire Council Flood Policy outlines a framework for floodplain management in flood-prone areas surrounding the vast Macleay River's reach and flow.
Council Meeting Outcome
At the ordinary Council meeting held 18 March 2025:
Council Resolution of the Draft Flood Policy was had.
That Council:
- Endorses the draft Flood Policy for public exhibition for at least 28 days.
- Notes that feedback from the exhibition period, including community and state department input, will be incorporated into the final draft Flood Policy; and
- Receives a report following the exhibition period to a future ordinary meeting of Council.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9/ 0)
FOR: Cr Bain, Cr Coburn, Cr Lawrence, Cr Matchett, Cr Paix, Cr Ring, Cr Saul, Cr Selby and Cr Wyatt
AGAINST: Nil
Background
The Macleay River, renowned for its rapid flow during floods, traverses a vast floodplain where natural ecosystems and agricultural activities coexist. Flooding poses significant challenges to sustainable development, housing needs, and climate resilience. This policy outlines a framework for floodplain management to safeguard lives, property, and the environment while ensuring sustainable land use in flood-prone areas.
This policy provides a structured approach to managing flood risks within the Kempsey Shire Council jurisdiction. It establishes development controls and planning measures based on state and national guidelines.
This policy applies to land affected by flooding within the Kempsey Shire Council Local Government Area, with a focus on developments on flood-prone land.
Please see attached document for full details of the policy including:
Policy Statement and Scope.
Policy Objectives
Climate Change Considerations
Responsibilities and authorities
Make a submission
Council has placed the draft documents on public exhibition for 28 days. The community is encouraged to provide feedback.
Submissions can be made either by email to ksc@kempsey.nsw.gov.au, handed into our customer service counter or mailed to:
The General Manager
Kempsey Shire Council
PO Box 3078
West Kempsey NSW 2440
Important Note: Submissions may be made publicly available. If no valid contact details are provided, then the submission is treated as anonymous, and no further acknowledgement or project update/s can be provided to the person making the submission.
The exhibition period for these documents will close, close of business Tuesday 29 April 2025.
The Draft Kempsey Shire Council Flood Policy outlines a framework for floodplain management in flood-prone areas surrounding the vast Macleay River's reach and flow.
Council Meeting Outcome
At the ordinary Council meeting held 18 March 2025:
Council Resolution of the Draft Flood Policy was had.
That Council:
- Endorses the draft Flood Policy for public exhibition for at least 28 days.
- Notes that feedback from the exhibition period, including community and state department input, will be incorporated into the final draft Flood Policy; and
- Receives a report following the exhibition period to a future ordinary meeting of Council.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9/ 0)
FOR: Cr Bain, Cr Coburn, Cr Lawrence, Cr Matchett, Cr Paix, Cr Ring, Cr Saul, Cr Selby and Cr Wyatt
AGAINST: Nil
Background
The Macleay River, renowned for its rapid flow during floods, traverses a vast floodplain where natural ecosystems and agricultural activities coexist. Flooding poses significant challenges to sustainable development, housing needs, and climate resilience. This policy outlines a framework for floodplain management to safeguard lives, property, and the environment while ensuring sustainable land use in flood-prone areas.
This policy provides a structured approach to managing flood risks within the Kempsey Shire Council jurisdiction. It establishes development controls and planning measures based on state and national guidelines.
This policy applies to land affected by flooding within the Kempsey Shire Council Local Government Area, with a focus on developments on flood-prone land.
Please see attached document for full details of the policy including:
Policy Statement and Scope.
Policy Objectives
Climate Change Considerations
Responsibilities and authorities
Make a submission
Council has placed the draft documents on public exhibition for 28 days. The community is encouraged to provide feedback.
Submissions can be made either by email to ksc@kempsey.nsw.gov.au, handed into our customer service counter or mailed to:
The General Manager
Kempsey Shire Council
PO Box 3078
West Kempsey NSW 2440
Important Note: Submissions may be made publicly available. If no valid contact details are provided, then the submission is treated as anonymous, and no further acknowledgement or project update/s can be provided to the person making the submission.
The exhibition period for these documents will close, close of business Tuesday 29 April 2025.
