Minutes of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee held on Thursday 17 April 2025.

 

 

PRESENT

 

Councillor Dallas Tout                          

Councillor Jenny McKinnon (vacated 8:43am)

Ros Prangnell                                       

Patricia Murray

Austin Morris                                          

Michael Friend (entered 8:57am)       

 

IN ATTENDANCE

 

Peter Thompson                                    General Manager

Waren Faulkner                                     Director City Engineering

Steve Manwaring                                   Department Planning, Industry & Environment

Brian Mahoney                                       Uranquinty Co-opted Community Member

Cameron Drury                                       Worley (9.40am – 10.02am)

Erin Askew                                              WMAwater (10.02am – 10.23am)

Martin Griffin                                           Stantec (10.27am – 11.18am)

Andrew Morris                                        Royal Haskoning DHV

Scott Button                                            Lyall and Associates (11.55am – 12.26pm)

Carly Hood                                              Manager Environment & Regulatory Services

Andrew Mason                                       Project Manager

Kori West                                                 Corporate Governance Officer

 

The meeting of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee commenced at 8.32am.

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

An apology for non-attendance was received and accepted for Councillor L Tanner.

 

INTRODUCTION

 

At this stage of the meeting the Committee conducted a brief round the table introduction of committee members and attendees.

Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1         FLOODPLAIN RISK MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES - 7 NOVEMBER 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 7 November 2024.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

P Murray

 

Mr Morris

 

R Prangnell

 

D Tout

 

J McKinnon

 

 

Declarations Of Interest

Ms Ros Prangnell declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in general advising she owns property along the levee bank in Wagga Wagga and remained within the chamber during consideration.

 

 

PROCEDULE MOTION - CHANGE OF ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

Recommendation:

                    On the Motion of Councillor D Tout and P Murray

That the Committee change the order of business to the following order:

·          RP-1 - ELECT A CHAIRPERSON AND DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON

·         RP-2 - 2025 MEETING SCHEDULE

·         RP-10 - Reconnecting River Country Program

·         RP-9 - Flood Project Implementation Status

·         RP-8 - 17866- Levee System Upgrade - North Wagga

·         RP-5 - 2023 FMP 0073 Early Warning System Model Development

·         RP-7 - 2022-FMP-0103 Humula and Mangoplah Flood Studies

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

·         RP-3 - 2021-22-FM-0032 - Uranquinty Levee Upgrade - Investigation and Design

·         RP-6 - 2021-22-FM-0024 - Glenfield Drain and Flowerdale Storage Flood Mitigation Works

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

P Murray

 

Mr Morris

 

R Prangnell

 

D Tout

 

J McKinnon

 

Reports from Staff

RP-1          ELECT A CHAIRPERSON AND DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON

 

Recommendation:

                     On the Motion of Councillor J McKinnon and A Morris

That the Committee elect a Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson for the Term of the Committee.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

P Murray

 

Mr Morris

 

R Prangnell

 

D Tout

 

J McKinnon

 

 

Chairperson Election

Councillor J McKinnon nominated Councillor D Tout for the position of Chairperson.

 

Councillor D Tout accepted the nomination.

 

With no other nomination received Councillor D Tout was duly appointed Chairperson of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee for the term of the Committee.

 

Deputy Chairperson Election

 

Mrs P Murray nominated Councillor J McKinnon for the position of Deputy Chairperson.

 

Councillor J McKinnon accepted the nomination.

 

With no other nomination received Councillor J McKinnon was duly appointed Deputy Chairperson of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee for the term of the Committee.

Councillor J McKinnon vacated the meeting, the time being 8:43am.

 

RP-2          2025 MEETING SCHEDULE

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of P Murray and A Morris

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

P Murray

 

Mr Morris

 

R Prangnell

 

D Tout

 

 

Dr Michael Friend entered the meeting, the time being 8:57am.

 

RP-10        Reconnecting River Country Program

 

Recommendation:

                    On the Motion of R Prangnell and A Morris

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

P Murray

 

M Friend

 

Mr Morris

 

R Prangnell

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-9          Flood Project Implementation Status

 

Recommendation:

                    On the Motion of Mr Morris and P Murray

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

P Murray

 

M Friend

 

Mr Morris

 

R Prangnell

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-8          17866- Levee System Upgrade - North Wagga

 

Recommendation:

                    On the Motion of P Murray and R Prangnell

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the update to the Levee System Upgrade – North Wagga.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

P Murray

 

M Friend

 

Mr Morris

 

R Prangnell

 

D Tout

 

 

Cameron Drury from Worley entered the meeting and provided a presentation to the Committee regarding WaterRIDE the time being 9.40am.

 

RP-5          2023 FMP 0073 Early Warning System Model Development

 

Recommendation:

                    On the Motion of P Murray and Mr Morris

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the report regarding the Early Warning and Flood Prediction Project.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

P Murray

 

M Friend

 

Mr Morris

 

R Prangnell

 

D Tout

 

 

Cameron Drury vacated the meeting the time being 10.02am.

 

Erin Askew from WMAWater entered the meeting and provided a presentation to the Committee the time being 10.02am.

 

RP-7          2022-FMP-0103 Humula and Mangoplah Flood Studies

 

Recommendation:

                    On the Motion of R Prangnell and M Friend

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

P Murray

 

M Friend

 

Mr Morris

 

R Prangnell

 

D Tout

 

 

Erin Askew from WMAWater vacated the meeting the time being 10.23

 

Brian Mahoney Uranquinty - Co-opted Member to entered the meeting the time being 10.40am.

 

General Manager, Peter Thompson, vacated the meeting the time being 10.46am.

 

Martin Griffin from Stantec entered the meeting and provided a presentation to the Committee the time being 10.27am.

 

 

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

 

Recommendation:

                    On the Motion of P Murray 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

P Murray

 

M Friend

 

Mr Morris

 

R Prangnell

 

D Tout

 

 

Martin Griffin from Stantec vacated the chamber the time being 11.18am

 

Andrew Morris - Royal Haskoning DHV entered the meeting and provided a presentation to the Committee the time being 11.20am.

 

 

RP-3          2021-22-FM-0032 - Uranquinty Levee Upgrade - Investigation and Design

 

Recommendation:

                    On the Motion of Mr Morris and P Murray

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the update provided in relation to the Uranquinty Levee Upgrade Project.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

P Murray

 

M Friend

 

Mr Morris

 

R Prangnell

 

D Tout

 

 

Brian Mahoney Uranquinty - Co-opted Member vacated the meeting the time being 11.54am.

 

Andrew Morris - Royal Haskoning DHV vacated the meeting the time being 11.54am.

 

Scott Button - Lyall and Associates entered the meeting and provided a presentation to the Committee the time being 11.55am

 

 

RP-6          2021-22-FM-0024 - Glenfield Drain and Flowerdale Storage Flood Mitigation Works

.

Recommendation:

                    On the Motion of Mr Morris 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

P Murray

 

M Friend

 

Mr Morris

 

R Prangnell

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

 

No Questions with Notice were received.

 

 

The Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee rose at 12.26pm.