Camden Council has been awarded $202,000 funding to help manage flood risk and reduce the impact of floods on their community under the NSW Government’s floodplain management program.
The council will use this funding to update the Upper South Creek flood study.
“Past flooding events have shown us how vital it is to understand and reduce the impacts of flooding on local communities,’’ says the NSW minister for climate change and the environment Penny Sharpe.
“This grant funding assists local councils to make informed decisions on managing flood risk.’’
Member for Camden Sally Quinnell said the project being funded included an updating of current flood information to be used as the base case for a flood impact and risk assessment of South-West Growth Area development, which will inform the creation of a new in-date model.
“The Upper South Creek flood study update will be welcomed by the local community,’’ said the Camden MP.
“I am grateful the NSW Government has partnered with Camden Council to fund this important work.’’
Camden has suffered from several major flooding events since 2020.
By updating the flood study, Council would ensure they are acting consistent with new flood risk management manual (2023) by understanding and providing up-to-date information on flood risk.
This is one of 41 grants providing $8.08 million state wide to help councils mitigate flood risk.
Funding for the floodplain management program is usually provided at a 2:1 ratio, with $2 contributed from the state government for every $1 provided by the council.
More information about the Floodplain Management Program grants can be found on the NSW Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Department website.