Beverly Hills Floodplain Risk Plan Unveiled
Georges River Council is committed to providing transparency and further clarification on the 2023 Overland Flow Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan for Hurstville, Mortdale and Peakhurst Wards to help the community understand the key findings and processes.
Georges River Council Mayor Elise Borg said: “It is Council’s responsibility to keep our community safe and share the most accurate and current information in relation to any studies we conduct, including the 2023 Overland Flow Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan for Hurstville, Mortdale and Peakhurst Wards.”
“In recent Council meetings, we have been discussing highly technical Floodplain Risk Management issues for the Hurstville, Mortdale and Peakhurst Wards and I want to try and make it clearer for our community.
“Community concerns have been raised about what the 2023 Study means for Beverly Hills. I want to assure the community that Council is applying robust, professionally reviewed advice in preparation of the Beverly Hills Master Plan.
“Beverly Hills is an important local centre and will always be a valued part of our area,” added the Mayor.
The 2023 Study was developed in accordance with the NSW Government’s Flood Prone Land Policy and Council’s Floodplain Risk Management Committee. The Flood Prone Land Policy is supported by the Floodplain Development Manual, which provides a framework for the assessment and management of flood risk across NSW.
Community consultation for the Overland Flow Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan for Hurstville, Mortdale and Peakhurst Wards was open for feedback between 1 June 2022 and 3 July 2022. As a result of the consultation, additional assessments were undertaken in 2023 and the Study was re-exhibited between 26 June and 25 July 2023.
The Floodplain Development Manual guides all Councils in the development and implementation of detailed local floodplain risk management plans and outlines the process, roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders involved in the process.
The Floodplain Risk Management Committee, which includes an elected Councillor, Council Staff and community groups and members, is primarily responsible for overseeing and guiding floodplain risk management strategies.
The committee consists of representatives from the Office of Environment and Heritage, Sydney Water, SES, Councillor and Community Representation and neighbouring Councils, and assists Council in developing strategies by providing a forum to discuss differing viewpoints. It also assists in identifying management options and considering and making recommendations to Council on appropriate measures and controls, aiming to achieve a fair and positive outcome for the study area.
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