Minutes of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee held on Thursday 18 September 2025.

 

 

PRESENT

Councillor Jenny McKinnon                

Ros Prangnell                                       

Austin Morris            

Michael Friend (remote)

                                                                 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

Scott Gray                                               Acting General Manager

Joshua Stanbury                                    State Emergency Service (SES)

Brendon Johnson                                  State Emergency Service (SES)

Steve Manwaring                                   Department Planning, Industry & Environment

Janice Summerhayes                           Director Community Service

Carly Hood                                              Manager Environment & City Compliance

Warren Faulkner                                    Director City Engineering

Louise Wheaton                                     Executive Assistant – Director City Engineering

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 were received and accepted by the Committee for the Mayor, Councillor Dallas Tout and Pat Murray.

 

 

 

Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1         FLOODPLAIN RISK MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES - 3 JULY 2025

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of  A Morris and R Prangnell

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee Meeting held on 3 July 2025 be confirmed as a true and accurate record, noting Council’s adoption of these minutes at its meeting of 11 August 2025.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

A Morris

M Friend

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

 

Declarations Of Interest

No declarations of interest were received.

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION – CHANGE OF STANDING ORDERS  

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of A Morris and R Prangnell

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory bring forward consideration of RP-5 2021-22-FM-0032 - Uranquinty Levee Upgrade - Investigation and Design to allow the Co-opted member to be present for the meeting.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

M Friend

 

A Morris

 

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

 

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

 

Reports from Staff.

RP-5          2021-22-FM-0032 - Uranquinty Levee Upgrade - Investigation and Design

 

Recommendation:

                    On the Motion of A Morris and R Prangnell

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

M Friend

 

A Morris

 

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

 

Brian Mahoney vacated the meeting the time being 9.05am.

 

Martin Griffin from Stantec entered the meeting the time being 9.11am.

 

RP-1          2021-22-FM-0039 - Lake Albert Flood Mitigation Options - Feasibility Study

 

Recommendation:

                    On the Motion of A Morris 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 and endorse the report to go on Public Exhibition pending the committee review and updated report.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

M Friend

 

Mr Morris

 

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

Josh Stanbury (State Emergency Service (SES)) vacated the meeting and did not return, the time being 9.48am.

Brendon Johnson (State Emergency Service (SES)) entered the meeting the time being 9.55am.

Martin Griffin vacated the meeting the time being 10.22am.

 

Scott Gray vacated the meeting and did not return, the time being 10.22am.

 

Erin Askew (WMAWater) entered the meeting the time being 10.33am.

 

RP-2          2022-FMP-0103 Humula and Mangoplah Flood Studies

 

Recommendation:

                 On the Motion of A Morris 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

M Friend

 

A Morris

 

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

Brandon Johnson vacated the meeting the time being 11.10am.

Scott Button and Tom Rooney (Lyall & Associates Consulting Water Engineers) entered the meeting the time being 11.12am. 

 

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

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of M Friend and A Morris

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

M Friend

 

A Morris

 

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

Scott Button & Tom Rooney vacated the meeting the time being 11.31am.

Property Co-ordinator, Matthew Dombrovski entered the meeting the time being 11.43am.

 

RP-4          17866- Levee System Upgrade - North Wagga

 

Recommendation:

                    On the Motion of A Morris and M Friend

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

M Friend

 

Mr Morris

 

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

 

Matthew Dombrovski vacated the meeting the time being 11.53am.

 

RP-6          2023 FMP 0073 Early Warning System Model Development

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of M Friend and A 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

M Friend

 

Mr Morris

 

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

 

 

QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

 

No Questions with Notice were received.

 

 

The Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee rose at 12.00pm.