Minutes of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee held on Thursday 7 November 2024.

 

 

PRESENT

Councillor Jenny McKinnon (Chair)   

Jenny Rolfe                                            

Ros Prangnell                                       

Patricia Murray                                      

Tim Kurylowicz                                      

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

Josh Stanbury                        State Emergency Service (SES)

Steve Manwaring                  Department Planning, Industry & Environment

Michael Friend                       North Wagga Co-opted Community Member (8.32 – 8.40am)

Karen Murray                         North Wagga Co-opted Community Member (8.32 – 8.40am)

Brian Mahoney                      Uranquinty Co-opted Community Member (8.30 – 9.36am)

Andrew Morris                        Royal HaskoningDHV (8.43 – 9.31am)

Cameron Druery                    WaterRIDE (9.40 – 10.07am)

Warren Faulkner                   Director City Engineering

Andrew Mason                       Project Manager

Carly Hood                             Manager Environment & Regulatory Services (Acting)

Geordi Paxton                        Manager Engineering Design Services (8.30 – 9.36am)

Sam Robins                           Senior Town Planner

Louise Wheaton                    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 for the General Manager, Peter Thompson, the Mayor, Councillor D Tout and Councillor L Tanner.

 

Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1         FLOODPLAIN RISK MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES - 8 AUGUST 2024

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of P Murray and R Prangnell

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee Meeting held on 8 August 2024 be confirmed as a true and accurate record, noting Council’s adoption of these minutes at its meeting 26 August 2024.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

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.

Reports from Staff

Brian Mahoney - Uranquinty Co-opted member, entered meeting, the time being 8.30am.

Michael Friend and Karen Murray North Wagga Co-opted Community members entered the meeting remotely, the time being 8.32am.

 

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

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of T Kurylowicz and R Prangnell

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

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

J McKinnon

 

J Rolfe

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

Michael Friend and Karen Murray, North Wagga Co-opted Community members vacated the meeting, the time being 8.40am.

Andrew Morris from Royal HaskoningDHV entered the meeting remotely to provide the committee a presentation, the time being 8.43am.

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

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of J Rolfe 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

J McKinnon

 

J Rolfe

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

Andrew Morris from Royal HaskoningDHV vacated the meeting, the time being 9.31am.

 

Brian Mahoney vacated the meeting, the time being 9.36am.

 

Cameron Druery from WaterRIDE entered the meeting remotely to provide the committee a presentation, the time being 9.40am.

 

RP-2          2023 FMP 0073 Early Warning System Model Development

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of T Kurylowicz and R Prangnell

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the report with regard to the Early Warning and flood Prediction Project.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

J McKinnon

 

J Rolfe

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

Cameron Druery from WaterRIDE vacated the meeting, the time being 10.07am.

 

 

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

 

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 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

 

J Rolfe

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

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

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of J Rolfe and T Kurylowicz

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

 

J Rolfe

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of R Prangnell and P Murray

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

 

J Rolfe

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

RP-7          Reconnecting River Country Program

 

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 Reconnecting River Country Program being carried out by DCCEEW.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

J McKinnon

 

J Rolfe

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

 

RP-8          Local & Regional Risk Reduction Stream - Levee Pump Augmentation

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of J Rolfe 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

 

J Rolfe

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

RP-9          Flood Project Implementation Status

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of T Kurylowicz and J Rolfe

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

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 11.08am.