Minutes of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee held on Thursday 15 February 2024.

 

 

 

 

PRESENT

 

The Mayor Councillor Dallas Tout      

Councillor Rod Kendall                        

Councillor Richard Foley                     

Jenny Rolfe (via zoom)                         

Ros Prangnell                                       

Tim Kurylowicz                                      

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

 

Peter Thompson                                    General Manager

Brett Koschel                                          State Emergency Service (SES)

Josh Sainsbury                                       State Emergency Service (SES)

Steve Manwaring                                   Department Planning, Industry & Environment

Erin Askew                                              WMAwater

Manoj Shretha                                        Stantec

Amox Micallef                                         Stantec

Andy Sheehan                                       Stantec

Nigel Rajaratnam                                   The Centre for International Economics (CIE)

Karyn Wong                                            Woolcott Research & Engagement

Liz Sparham                                            Woolcott Research & Engagement

Andrew Morris                                        Royal Haskoning DHV

Michael Friend                                        North Wagga Co-opted Community Member

Karen Murray                                          North Wagga Co-opted Community Member

Brian Mahoney                                       Uranquinty Co-opted Community Member

Phil McMurray                                         Director Projects and Strategy

Paul O’Brien                                            Manager Development Assessment & Building Certification

Carly Hood                                              Strategic Sustainability Advisor 

Andrew Mason                                       Project Manager

Erin Brown                                               Project Communications Officer (via Zoom)

Brittany Fitzsimmons                             Executive Assistant

Kori West                                                 Corporate Governance Officer (Minute Taker)

 

The meeting of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee commenced at 8.33am.

 

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.

 

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 entire community.

 

Mr T Kurylowicz declared a significant non-pecuniary Interest RP-7 2018-19-FM-0071 - North Wagga Flood mitigation the reason being that his house is not able to be raised and remained within the meeting during its consideration.

 

Councillor R Kendall declared a non-significant non-pecuniary interest in RP-7 2018-19-FM-0071 - North Wagga flood the reason being that he owns property in central Wagga which is protected by the levee bank and remained in the meeting during its consideration.

 

Ms R Prangnell declared a non-significant non-pecuniary interest in RP-7 2018-19-FM-0071 - North Wagga flood the reason being that he owns property in central Wagga which is protected by the levee bank and remained in the meeting during its consideration.

 

 

 

Apologies

 

Apologies for non-attendance were received and accepted for Councillor J McKinnon on the motion of Councillor Kendall and Mr T Kurylowicz.

 

Reports from Staff

RP-1          SES Introduction

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of R Kendall and R Prangnell

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the update provided in relation to SES staff changes.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

R Kendall

 

J Rolfe

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

R Foley (alternate)

 

 

 

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

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of R Foley (alternate) and R Kendall

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

D Tout

 

R Kendall

 

J Rolfe

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

R Foley (alternate)

 

 

 

RP-3          Local & Regional Risk Reduction Stream - Levee Pump Augmentation

M Shrestha – Santec entered the Meeting the time being 8.40am and presented a presentation to the Committee.

A Micallef – Santec entered the Meeting the time being 8.50am

A Sheehan – Santec entered the Meeting the time being 9.00am

A Morris entered the Meeting the time being 9.10am

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of T Kurylowicz and R Foley (alternate)

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

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

R Kendall

 

J Rolfe

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

R Foley (alternate)

 

 

M Shrestha, Amos Micallef and Andy Sheehan vacated the meeting, the time being at 9.24am.

P O’Brien, Manager Development Assessment & Building Certification vacated the meeting time being, 9.25am 

 

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

T Kurylowicz vacated the meeting the time being 9.34am

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of T Kurylowicz and R Kendall

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

 

R Kendall

 

J Rolfe

 

R Prangnell

 

R Foley (alternate)

 

T Kurylowicz re-entered the meeting the time being 9.36am.

 

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

Brian Mahoney Uranquinty Co-opted Community Member and Erin Askew – WMAwater and Nigel Rajaratnam - The Centre for International Economics (CIE) entered the meeting the time being 9.35am.

 

Andrew Morris from Royal Haskoning DHV presented a presentation to the Committee via zoom.

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of R Kendall and T Kurylowicz

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

D Tout

 

R Kendall

 

J Rolfe

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

R Foley (alternate)

 

 

Brian Mahoney Uranquinty Co-Opted member vacated the chamber 9.56am.

 

RP-6          2022-FMP-0103 Humula and Mangoplah Flood Studies

 

Erin Askew - WMAwater provided a presentation to the committee. 

Karyn Wong and Liz Sparham - Woolcott Research & Engagement entered the meeting 10.00am

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of R Foley (alternate) 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

D Tout

 

R Kendall

 

J Rolfe

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

R Foley (alternate)

 

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - ELECTION OF THE CHAIRPERSON 

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of T Kurylowicz and R Foley

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee elected Councillor R Kendall as the chairperson for the remainder of the meeting

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

R Kendall

 

J Rolfe

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

R Foley (alternate)

 

 

 

Michael Friend and Karen Murray the North Wagga Co-opted Community Members entered the meeting the time being 10.30am. 

 

Councillor R Kendall vacated the chamber and did not return the time being 10.30am.

 

Karyn Wong from Woolcott Research and Experience provided the Committee with a presentation.

 

The Mayor, Dallas Tout Vacated the Chairperson and the meeting the time being 10.45am and did not return to the meeting.

 

Councillor Rod Kendall assumed the position of the Chairperson the time being 10.45am.

 

General Manager, Peter Thompson vacated the meeting and did not return the time being 11.05am.

 

Jenny Rolfe vacated the meeting and did not return the time being 11.28am and Quorum was lost.

 

As there was no quorum it was the decision of the members present to receive and note the following reports.

 

Steve Manwaring - Department Planning, Industry & Environment vacated the meeting and did not return, the time being 11.36am.

 

Brett Koschel State Emergency Service vacated the meeting and did not return the time being 11.47am.

 

RP-7          2018-19-FM-0071 - North Wagga Flood Mitigation Options

 

As there was no quorum it was the decision of the members present that 2018-19-FM-0071 - North Wagga Flood Mitigation Options be deferred to the future Extraordinary Committee meeting.

 

RP-8          Flood Project Implementation Status

 

As there was no quorum it was the decision of the members present that Flood Project Implementation Status be deferred to the future Extraordinary Committee meeting.

 

 

QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

 

No Questions with Notice were received.

 

 

The Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee rose at 12.11pm.