Minutes of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee held on Thursday 16 April 2026.

 

 

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.

 

Reports from Staff

RP-1          WWCC MOFFs FFL Amendment review

 

Recommendation:

                 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.

CARRIED

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.

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

J McKinnon

 

L Tanner

 

A Morris

 

P Murray

 

R Prangnell

 

 

Andrew Morris from Haskoning entered the meeting the time being 9.03am.

 

RP-2          2021-22-FM-0032 - Uranquinty Levee Upgrade - Investigation and Design

 

Recommendation:

                    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 Uranquinty Levee Upgrade Project.

CARRIED

Andrew Morris from Haskoning provided a presentation to the Committee on the Uranquinty Levee Upgrade Project with their recommendations.

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

J McKinnon

 

L Tanner

 

A Morris

 

P Murray

 

R Prangnell

 

 

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.

 

RP-3          2022-FMP-0103 Humula and Mangoplah Flood Studies

 

Recommendation:

                    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.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

J McKinnon

 

L Tanner

 

A Morris

 

P Murray

 

R Prangnell

 

Josh Sainsbury vacated the meeting the time being 10:01am.

Erin Askew from WMAWater vacated the meeting the time being 10:24am.

 

RP-4          DCCEEW 2024 Floodplain Grants

 

Recommendation:

                        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.

CARRIED

 


 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

J McKinnon

 

L Tanner

 

A Morris

 

P Murray

 

R Prangnell

 

Director Community & Environment, Mrs Christine Priest vacated the room the time being 10:30am.

 

RP-5          17866- Levee System Upgrade - North Wagga

 

Recommendation:

                        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.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

J McKinnon

 

L Tanner

 

A Morris

 

P Murray

 

R Prangnell

 

 

 

RP-6          2023 FMP 0073 Early Warning System Model Development

 

Recommendation:

                        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.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

J McKinnon

 

L Tanner

 

A Morris

 

P Murray

 

R Prangnell

 

 

 

RP-7          2021-22-FM-0039 - Lake Albert Flood Mitigation Options - Feasibility Study

 

Recommendation:

                    On the Motion of R Prangnell and Councillor J McKinnon

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

 

J McKinnon

 

L Tanner

 

A Morris

 

P Murray

 

R Prangnell

 

 

 

RP-8          2021-22-FM-0024 - Glenfield Drain and Flowerdale Storage Flood Mitigation Works

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of A Morris and P Murray

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the report.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

J McKinnon

 

L Tanner

 

A Morris

 

P Murray

 

R Prangnell

 

 


 

 

RP-9          Flood Project Implementation Status

 

Recommendation:

                    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.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

J McKinnon

 

L Tanner

 

A Morris

 

P Murray

 

R Prangnell

 

 

QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

No Questions with Notice were raised.

 

 

The Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee rose at 10:56am.