Council updates flood and sea level rise policy
A Draft Flood and Sea Level Rise policy is currently on exhibition to support Council and the community to respond to emerging flood and sea level rise risks which relate to future development.
18 March 2024
A Draft Flood and Sea Level Rise policy is currently on exhibition to support Council and the community to respond to emerging flood and sea level rise risks which relate to future development.
Council’s Planning and Sustainability Manger, Cecily Hancock said the aim of the draft policy is to implement recommendations Council has committed to in existing adopted flood studies and floodplain risk management studies and plans.
“The draft policy is accompanied by proposed changes to Council’s Development Control Plan for flood and sea level rise and coastal hazards.” Ms Hancock said.
“It’s important the community understands the draft policy does not change any of the existing flood mapping or recommendations of Council’s adopted flood studies and plans.
“The proposed changes are required to bring Council’s development controls for flooding risk into line with current NSW Government policies.
“The draft policy and planning controls will be used to inform planning of Council infrastructure and will benefit private landowners by providing improved guidance about how flood risks can be addressed by new development.”
Feedback on the draft policy and accompanying development control plan amendments can be provided via a feedback form on Council’s website, by email to council@begavalley.nsw.gov.au or via post to Chief Executive Officer, Bega Valley Shire Council, PO Box 492, Bega NSW 2550.
Public exhibition of the draft policy closes on Sunday 28 April 2024.
Making an enquiry
All media enquiries and interview requests are coordinated by Council's Communication and Events team under the adopted Communications Policy. To view this policy, visit Public Policies and search 'communications'.
To submit a media enquiry or to request an interview:
- email media@begavalley.nsw.gov.au
- call 02 6499 2222
Councillors
Councillors can be contacted directly for enquiries regarding decisions of the elected Council and non-operational matters. Interviews with the Mayor should be arranged through the Communication and Events team contact details above.
Receiving information
If you’re a journalist or media organisation that would like to receive media releases and notifications about media opportunities, please email your name, title and contact details to media@begavalley.nsw.gov.au and we will add you to our distribution list.
You can also subscribe to Bega Valley Together and Business News, Council's fortnightly e-newsletters, or follow @begavalleyshirecouncil on Facebook and Instagram.
© Bega Valley Shire Council 2024
Our council websites
Contact Us
- 02 6499 2222
- council@begavalley.nsw.gov.au
-
Zingel Place
PO Box 492
Bega NSW 2550 -
Monday to Friday 9.00AM to 4.30PM
Administration building Zingel Place Bega
Australia -
ABN: 26 987 935 332
Was this helpful?