Minutes of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee held on Thursday 19 October 2023.

 

 

PRESENT

Councillor Jenny McKinnon

Councillor Rod Kendall

Ros Prangnell

Patricia Murray

Tim Kurylowicz

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

Barry Griffiths                                         State Emergency Service

Craig Ronan                                           State Emergency Service (via online)

Steve Manwaring                                   Department Planning, Industry & Environment

Karen Murray                                          Co-opted Community Member

Brian Mahoney                                       Co-opted Community Member

Phil McMurray                                        Director Strategy & Projects

Scott Gray                                               Chief Operating Officer

Andrew Mason                                       Project Manager

Sam Robins                                            Senior Town Planner

Brit Fitzsimmons                                     Executive Assistant

Kori West                                                 Corporate Governance Officer (Minute Taker)

 

The meeting of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee commenced at 8.30am.

 

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 from the General Manager,  Peter Thompson, The Mayor,  Dallas Tout, North Wagga Co-opted member, Michael Friend, Director of Community - Janice Summerhayes, Strategic Sustainability Advisor,  Carly Hood and Community Member, Jenny Rolfe.

 

 

Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1         Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee Minutes - 10 August 2023

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of T Kurylowicz and R Prangnell

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee Meeting held on 10 August 2023 be confirmed as a true and accurate record, noting Council’s adoption of these minutes at its meeting on 14 September 2023.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

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          Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee 2024 MEETING SCHEDULE

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of T Kurylowicz and R Kendall

That the Committee endorse the schedule of meeting dates for the next 12 months as outlined in the Report.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

R Kendall

 

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

RP-2          2021-22-FM-0032 - Uranquinty Levee Upgrade - Investigation and Design

Brian Mahoney Uranquinty Co-opted member entered the room the time being 8.38am.

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of P Murray and T Kurylowicz

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

R Kendall

 

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

Brian Mahoney vacated the room the time being 8.51am.

 

 

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

Karen Murray co-opted member for North Wagga entered the meeting at 8.50am.  

Karyn Wong and Liz Sparham from Woolcott entered the meeting at 8.50am to present a presentation on the findings of recent community engagement sessions.

Nigel Rajaratnam from CIE entered the meeting at 8.50am to present a presentation on the findings of economic predictions.

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of R Prangnell and T Kurylowicz

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the update provided in relation to the North Wagga Flood Mitigation Options Project.

CARRIED

Councillor Rod Kendall vacated the meeting the time being 9.55am.

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

R Kendall

 

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

Nigel Rajaratnam from CIE and Karyn Wong and Liz Sparham from Woolcott presented the Committee regarding to this project.

 

Karen Murray Co-opted member for North Wagga vacated the meeting at 10.43am.

 

Nigel Rajaratnam from CIE and Karyn Wong and Liz Sparham from Woolcott vacated the chamber the time being 10.44am.

 

 

RP-4          2021-22-FM-0024 - Glenfield Drain and Flowerdale Storage Flood Mitigation Works

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of T Kurylowicz and R Prangnell

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

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

 

RP-5          2021-22-FM-0039 - Lake Albert Flood Mitigation Options - Feasibility Study

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of T Kurylowicz and R Prangnell

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

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

RP-6          2022-FMP-0103 Humula and Mangoplah Flood Studies

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of T Kurylowicz and R Prangnell

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

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

 

RP-7          Local & Regional Risk Reduction Stream - Levee Pump Augmentation

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of T Kurylowicz 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

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

 

RP-8          SW01 - Incarnie Crescent, Stormwater Augmentation - Preparing Australian Communities - Local Grant Scheme

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of P Murray 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

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

 

 

RP-9          DPE Floodplain Manual Revision

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of T Kurylowicz and P Murray

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

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

 

RP-10        Community Development Grant CDG 0789

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of T Kurylowicz and R Prangnell

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the report in relation to the CDG 0789 grant and program.

 

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

 

QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

Tim Kurylowicz asked if staff can confirm that were the levee to be upgraded, that these floodgates and pipes would likely remain in place (ie that we aren’t repairing assets that might be replaced in the near future?)

Tim Kurylowicz requested staff to provide an update on the additional modelling that was going to be placed on the WWCC website  (see my notes below):

 

·         WWCC has internal tool that can model how data from BOM might flood Wagga streets in real time. Could be available on our website but WWCC wary to provide due to risk of errors in the data (e.g. floor heights) that could give inaccurate advice.

·         Are staff are working to provide additional modelling to WWCC website within the coming weeks.

 

 

Barry Griffiths NSW SES is moving and has advised the Committee that Shane Hargraves will replace him on the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee.

 

 

 

 

The Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee rose at 11.02am.