Minutes of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee held on Thursday 10 August 2023.

 

 

PRESENT

The Mayor, Councillor Dallas Tout     

Councillor Jenny McKinnon                

Councillor Rod Kendall                        

Ros Prangnell                                       

Patricia Murray                                      

Tim Kurylowicz                                      

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

Craig Ronan                                           State Emergency Service (SES)

Michael Friend                                        North Wagga Co-opted Community Member

Brian Mahoney                                       Uranquinty Co-opted Community Member

Janice Summerhayes                           Director Community Service

Scott Gray                                               Chief Operating Officer

Carly Hood                                              Manager Environment & City Compliance

Sam Robins                                            Town Planner

Andrew Mason                                       Project Manager

Brittney Fitzsimmons                             Executive Assistant

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 was received and accepted for The General Manager Peter Thompson, Frank Goodyear, Karen Murray North Wagga Co-Opted member, Steve Manwaring, Jenny Rolfe on the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon.

 

 

 

Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1         Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee Minutes – 8 June 2023

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of Councillor J McKinnon and P Murray

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee Meeting held on 8 June 2023 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.

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.

 

Reports from Staff

RP-1          2021-22-FM-0032 - Uranquinty Levee Upgrade - Investigation and Design

 

Recommendation:

                    On the Motion of Councillor J McKinnon and R Prangnell

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

 

 

Brian Mahoney vacated the meeting the time being 8.40am.

 

Michael Friend North Wagga Co-opted member entered the meeting via Zoom at 8.41am.

 

RP-2          2018-19-FM-0071 - North Wagga Flood Mitigation Options

 

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 North Wagga Flood Mitigation Options 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

 

 

Michael Friend vacated the meeting the time being 8.53am.

 

 

RP-3          2021-22-FM-0024 - Glenfield Drain and Flowerdale Storage Flood Mitigation Works

 

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 the Glenfield Drain and Flowerdale Storage Area Flood Mitigation Works 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-4          2021-22-FM-0039 - Lake Albert Flood Mitigation Options –Feasibility Study

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of Councillors J McKinnon and R Kendall

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the update provided in relation to the Lake Albert Flood Mitigation 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 T Kurylowicz and Councillor R Kendall

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the update provided in relation to the Humula and Mangoplah Flood Studies 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

 

 

Scott Gray vacated the meeting the time being 9.09am.

 

 

 

 

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

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of Councillor J McKinnon and R Prangnell

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the update provided in relation to the Levee Pump Augmentation 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-7          SW01 - Incarnie Crescent, Stormwater Augmentation - Preparing Australian Communities - Local Grant Scheme

 

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 the Incarnie Crescent Stormwater Augmentation 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-8          DPE Floodplain Manual Revision

 

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 the update of the Flood Risk Management Manual by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment.

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

 

 

 

 

QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

 

No Questions with Notice were received.

 

 

 

 

The Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee rose at 9.47am.