PRESENT
The Mayor Councillor Dallas Tout
Councillor Jenny McKinnon
Councillor Lindsay Tanner
Austin Morris
Patricia Murray
Ros Prangnell
IN ATTENDANCE
External Members
Joshua Stanbury State Emergency Service (SES) (remote attendance)
Steve Manwaring Department Planning, Industry & Environment
Brian Mahoney Uranquinty Co-opted Community Member
Andrew Morris Haskoning
Erin Askew WMAwater
Staff
Julie Costa Director Planning & Regulatory
Christine Priest Director Community & Environment
Scott Gray Chief Operating Officer
Carly Hood Manager Environment & Sustainability
Ray Graham Manager Sewer & Stormwater
Sam Robins Senior Town Planner
Andrew Mason Project Manager
Michael Casey Communications & Engagement Coordinator
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
An apology for non-attendance was received and accepted for Mr Michael Friend.
Declarations Of Interest
There were no declarations of interest declared.
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On the Motion of P Murray and R Prangnell That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note that a detailed report is being prepared with the intent that it will be available for consideration at July’s meeting. |
Council’s Senior Town Planner, Mr Sam Robins provided a presentation to the Committee on the Finish Floor Level (FFL) Amendment review of the MOFFS.
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Andrew Morris from Haskoning entered the meeting the time being 9.03am.
Andrew Morris from Haskoning provided a presentation to the Committee on the Uranquinty Levee Upgrade Project with their recommendations.
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Chief Operating Officer, Mr Scott Gray vacated the meeting the time being 9:31am.
Brian Mahoney vacated the meeting the time being 9:36am.
Andrew Morris vacated the chamber the time being 9:36am.
Erin Askew from WMAWater entered the meeting the time being 9:37am.
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On the Motion of Councillor J McKinnon and A Morris That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the update provided in relation to the Humula and Mangoplah Flood Studies Project and endorse a the model and report to go on Public Exhibition pending a review and update. |
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Josh Sainsbury vacated the meeting the time being 10:01am.
Erin Askew from WMAWater vacated the meeting the time being 10:24am.
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On the Motion of Councillor J McKinnon and A Morris That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the report with regard to the 2026-27 Floodplain Management Program and endorse the submission of the grant on the 15 April 2026 in relation to the city wide MOFFs model option. |
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Director Community & Environment, Mrs Christine Priest vacated the room the time being 10:30am.
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On the Motion of Councillor J McKinnon and P Murray That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the update to the Levee System Upgrade – North Wagga. |
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On the Motion of R Prangnell and Councillor J McKinnon That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the report regarding the Early Warning and Flood Prediction Project. |
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On the Motion of R Prangnell and Councillor J McKinnon That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the report in relation to Flood Project Implementation Status. |
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No Questions with Notice were raised.
The Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee rose at 10:56am.