Minutes of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee held on Thursday 8 August 2024.

 

PRESENT

Councillor Jenny McKinnon (Chair)   

Ros Prangnell                                       

Patricia Murray                                      

Tim Kurylowicz                                      

 

IN ATTENDANCE

Joshua Stanbury                                    State Emergency Service (SES)

Steve Manwaring                                   Department Planning, Industry & Environment

Brian Mahoney                                       Uranquinty Co-opted Community Member

Warren Faulkner                                    Director City Engineering  

Janice Summerhayes                           Director Community Service

Carly Hood                                              Manager Environment & City Compliance

Erin Brown                                               Project Communication Officer

Andrew Mason                                       Project Manager

Louise Wheaton                                     Executive Assistant

Kori West                                                 Corporate Governance Officer (Minute Taker)

 

The meeting of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee commenced at 8.31am.

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 Mayor, Councillor D Tout, Councillor R Kendall, the General Manager, Mr P Thompson on the Motion of P Murray and T Kurylowicz.

 

Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1         FLOODPLAIN RISK MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES - 15 MAY 2024

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of P Murray and T Kurylowicz

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee Meeting held on 24 May 2024 be confirmed as a true and accurate record, noting Council’s adoption of these minutes at its meeting 15 May 2024.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

J McKinnon

 

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.

 

Ms R Prangnell declared a general interest that she owns a unit on Travers Street, Wagga Wagga.

 

 

Reports from Staff

Brian Mahoney – Uranquinty Co-opted member, entered the room, the time being 8.32am

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION – CHANGE STANDING ORDERS

 

Recommendation:

                   On the Motion of T Kurylowicz and R Prangnell

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee bring forward consideration of RP-3 - 2021-22-FM-0032 - Uranquinty Levee Upgrade - Investigation and Design to the start of the meeting.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

 

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

 

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 Uranquinty Levee project.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

Brian Mahoney vacated the meeting, the time being 8.58am.

 

Manoj Shrestha, Amos Micallef and Andy Sheehan from Stantec, entered the meeting remotely, the time being 9.00am.

 

RP-1          Local & Regional Risk Reduction Stream - Levee Pump Augmentation

 

Recommendation:

                    On the Motion of T Kurylowicz and R Prangnell

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the update provided from Stantec in relation to the Levee Pump Augmentation Project.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

Manoj Shrestha, Amos Micallef and Andy Sheehan vacated the meeting, the time being 9.42am.


 

 

RP-2          2021-22-FM-0024 - Glenfield Drain and Flowerdale Storage Flood Mitigation Works

 

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 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

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

RP-3 2021-22-FM-0032 - Uranquinty levee upgrade - investigation and design was moved forward to the start of the meeting.

 

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

 

Recommendation:

                    On the Motion of T Kurylowicz and P Murray

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

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

 

RP-5          2022-FMP-0103 Humula and Mangoplah Flood Studies

 

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 Humula and Mangoplah Flood Studies Project.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

RP-6          Flood Project Implementation Status

 

Recommendation:

                    On the Motion of P Murray and R Prangnell

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

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

RP-7          Reconnecting River Country Program

 

Recommendation:

                    On the Motion of T Kurylowicz and P Murray

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

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

RP-8          Floodgate 15 A

 

Recommendation:

                    On the Motion of P Murray and T Kurylowicz

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the report in relation to repairs to Floodgate 15A.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

J McKinnon

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

P Murray

 

 

 

QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

 

QWN-1 - FLOOD MODELLING PROJECT

Steve Manwaring from Department Planning, Industry & Environment asked a question about a flood modelling project. Has this been put out for tender?

 

There is grant funding for an Early Warning System to be developed in conjunction with SES and BOM. This will allow the SES to provide clear and relevant information to villages and residents upstream of the Wagga Wagga gauge.

 

QWN-2 - NORTH WAGGA UPDATE

Tim Kurylowicz requested a North Wagga update report be provided at the next FRMAC Meeting.

 

QWN-3 - INCARNIE CRESCENT PIPELINE AND RE-DESIGN

Councillor Jenny McKinnon requested an update on the Incarnie Crescent Pipeline and re-design.

 

 

The Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee rose at 10.30am.