Minutes of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee held on Thursday 7 December 2023.

 

 

PRESENT

The Mayor Councillor Dallas Tout      

Councillor Jenny McKinnon                

Councillor Rod Kendall                        

Jenny Rolfe                                            

Ros Prangnell                                       

Patricia Murray                                      

Tim Kurylowicz                                      

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

Shane Hargraves                                   State Emergency Service (SES)

Craig Ronan                                           State Emergency Service (SES)

Steve Manwaring                                   Department Planning, Industry & Environment

Michael Friend                                        North Wagga Co-opted Community Member

Karen Murray                                          North Wagga Co-opted Community Member

Brian Mahoney                                       Uranquinty Co-opted Community Member

Cath Goonan                                          WMAwater

Erin Askew                                              WMAwater

Janice Summerhayes                           Director Community Service

Scott Gray                                               Chief Operating Officer

Mark Gardiner                                        Manager Environment & City Compliance

Sam Robins                                            Town Planner

Brittany Fitzsimmons                             Executive Assistant (Minute Taker)

Kori West                                                 Corporate Governance Officer

 

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.

 

 

apology

 

Peter Thompson, General Manager was an apology for the meeting.

Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1         Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee Minutes - 19 October 2023

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of J McKinnon and R Kendall

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee Meeting held on 19 October 2023 be confirmed as a true and accurate record, noting Council’s adoption of these minutes at its meeting on 6 November 2023.

 

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

 

 

 

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.

 

Brian Mahoney Co-Opted Community Member entered the meeting the time being 8.33am

Reports from Staff

 

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

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of J McKinnon and R Kendall

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

 

J Rolfe

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

Brian Mahoney vacated the meeting, the time being 8.39am.

 

 

Karen Murray & Michael Friend North Wagga Co-opted member entered the meeting the time being 8.40am

 

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

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of J McKinnon and R Kendall

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

 

CARRIED

Craig Ronan – NSW SES vacated the meeting the time being 9.55am

 

Karen Murray & Michael Friend vacated the meeting at 10.44am

 

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

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of J McKinnon 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

D Tout

 

R Kendall

 

J McKinnon

 

J Rolfe

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

RP-4          2021-22-FM-0039 - Lake Albert Flood Mitigation Options - Feasibility Study

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of J McKinnon and J Rolfe

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

 

J Rolfe

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

 

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

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of J McKinnon 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

D Tout

 

R Kendall

 

J McKinnon

 

J Rolfe

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

 

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

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of J McKinnon and T Kurylowicz

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

 

J Rolfe

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

 

RP-7          DPE Floodplain Manual Revision

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of J Rolfe and J McKinnon

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

 

J Rolfe

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

 

RP-8          Flood Project Implementation Status

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of J McKinnon and T Kurylowicz

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the report in relation to Flood Project Implementation Status.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

 

No Questions with Notice were received.

 

 

 

 

The Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee rose at 10.54am.