Minutes of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee held on Thursday 8 June 2023.

 

PRESENT

The Mayor Councillor Dallas Tout     

Councillor Jenny McKinnon              

Councillor Rod Kendall                     

Jenny Rolfe                                      

Ros Prangnell                                   

Patricia Murray                                 

Tim Kurylowicz                                 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

Peter Thompson                               General Manager

Phil McMurray                                   Director Strategy and Projects

Janice Summerhayes                        Director Community Service

Carly Hood                                       Strategic Sustainability Advisor

Frank Goodyer                                  Senior Traffic Officer

Andrew Mason                                  Project Manager

Elissa Muller                                     Project Communications Officer

Barry Griffiths                                    State Emergency Service (SES)

Steve Manwaring                               Department Planning, Industry & Environment

Michael Friend                                  North Wagga Co-opted Community Member

Kori West                                          Corporate Governance Officer (Minute Taker)

 

 

The meeting of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee commenced at 8.33am.

Acknowledgement Of Country

Wagga Wagga City Council acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land, the Wiradjuri people, and pays respect to Elders past, present and future and extends our respect to all First Nations Peoples in Wagga Wagga.

 

We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing connection with the land and rivers. We also recognise the resilience, strength and pride of the Wiradjuri and First Nations communities.

Apologies

Apologies for non-attendance were received and accepted for Brian Mahoney, Uranquinty Co-Opted Community Member and Karen Murray, North Wagga Co-Opted Community Member.


 

 

Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1        FLOODPLAIN RISK MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES - 27 April 2023

 

Recommendation:

                 On the Motion of Councillor J McKinnon and T Kurylowicz

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee Meeting held on 27 April 2023 be confirmed as a true and accurate record noting that the recommendations contained in the minutes of that meeting were endorsed by Council at its Ordinary Meeting on 22 May 2023.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

R Kendall

 

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

Declarations Of Interest

Mr T Kurylowicz declared a general interest that he is a resident of North Wagga, however as a community representative he is representing the whole community.

 

 

Scott Button and Tom Rooney from Lyall and Associates, entered the meeting via zoom, the time being 8.34am.

Reports from Staff

RP-1        2021-22-FM-0024 - Glenfield Drain and Flowerdale Storage Flood Mitigation Works

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Recommendation:

                    On the Motion of Councillor J McKinnon and R Prangnell

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the presentation by Lyall and Associates.

CARRIED

 

 

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

R Kendall

 

J McKinnon

 

J Rolfe

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

Scott Button and Tom Rooney vacated the meeting, the time being 8.44am.

Martin Griffin from Stantec entered the meeting, via zoom, the time being 8.45am.

 

Jenny Rolfe vacated the meeting the time being 8.45am.

 

Jenny Rolfe re-entered the meeting the time being 8.55am.

 

RP-2        2021-22-FM-0039 - Lake Albert Flood Mitigation Options - Feasibility Study

 

Recommendation:

                    On the Motion of R Kendall and J McKinnon

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the presentation by Stantec.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

R Kendall

 

J McKinnon

 

J Rolfe

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

Martin Griffin vacated the meeting, the time being 9.06am.

 

Karyn Wong, Liz Sparham and Nigel Rajaratnam from CIE, entered the meeting, the time being 9.07am.

 

North Wagga Co-opted member, Michael Friend entered the meeting the time being 9.09am.


 

 

RP-3        2018-19-FM-0071 - North Wagga Flood Mitigation Options

 

Recommendation:

                 On the Motion of Councillor J McKinnon and P Murray

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the presentation by CIE.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

Peter Thompson vacated the meeting the time being 9.45am.

 

Barry Griffiths vacated the meeting, the time being 9.55am.

 

Jenny Rolfe vacated the meeting the time being 10.23am.

 

Karyn Wong, Liz Sparham and Nigel Rajaratnam vacated the meeting, the time being 10.38am.

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION – CHANGE OF STANDING ORDERS

 

Recommendation:

                 On the Motion of Councillor J McKinnon and P Murray

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee move forward consideration of RP-8 Cost for upgrading pipes in North Wagga to follow RP-3.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

R Kendall

 

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

RP-8        Cost for Upgrading Pipes in North Wagga

 

Recommendation:

                    On the Motion of Councillor J McKinnon and T Kurylowicz

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the update provided in relation to North Wagga Wagga floodgate improvements.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

R Kendall

 

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

Michael Friend vacated the meeting the time being 10.40am.

 

 

RP-4        2021-22-FM-0032 - Uranquinty Levee Upgrade - Investigation and Design

 

Recommendation:

                    On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the update provided in relation to the Uranquinty levee project.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

R Kendall

 

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

 

 

RP-5        2022-FMP-0103 Humula and Mangoplah Flood Studies

 

Recommendation:

                    On the Motion of P Murray and Councillor J McKinnon

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the report from staff regarding the Humula and Mangoplah Flood Study and procurement process.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

R Kendall

 

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

RP-6        Local & Regional Risk Reduction Stream - Levee Pump Augmentation

 

Recommendation:

                    On the Motion of Councillor J McKinnon and T Kurylowicz

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the report from staff regarding the Levee Pump Augmentation Scheme.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

R Kendall

 

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

Janice Summerhayes vacated the meeting the time being 10.41am.

 

Councillor R Kendall vacated the meeting, the time being 10:49am.

 

 

RP-7        New Flood Gauge Program

 

Recommendation:

                    On the Motion of J McKinnon and R Prangnell

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the report in relation to the new Flood Gauge Program and upgrading of flood gauges and flood warning assets.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

RP-8 Cost for Upgrading Pipes in North Wagga was moved forward to follow RP-3.

 

 

RP-9        Flood Management Australia National Conference 2023

 

Recommendation:

                    On the Motion of T Kurylowicz and P Murray

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the delegate’s report on attendance at the 2023 Flood Management Australia National Conference.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

 

RP-10       DPE Floodplain Plan Changes Affecting the Western Side of our LGA

 

Recommendation:

                    On the Motion of Councillor J McKinnon and T Kurylowicz

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) Floodplain Management Plan changes.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

 

RP-11       Floodgate 15 A

 

Recommendation:

                    On the Motion of Councillor J McKinnon and R Prangnell

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the report in relation to repairs to Floodgate 15A.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

 

No Questions with Notice were received.

 

 

 

The Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee rose at 11.06am.