FAQs

The NSW Government requires councils to manage flood risk in their local areas.  Council now has updated flood information for the Lower Clarence River system.

Past flood plans were prepared separately for each town and were not always consistent.

This study will bring the whole area into one plan to improve coordination of flood management activities.  The study will look at different ways to reduce future flood impacts across the floodplain.

Community feedback will help guide which ideas should be explored further. 

Residents often notice things that technical tools cannot pick-up, such as unusual water movement or areas that flood faster than expected. This helps improve the overall understanding of local flood behaviour.

Yes. The study helps Council understand how future development may interact with flooding and what steps may be needed to support safe, long term growth.

The information in this study can be updated in the future. New data, major floods or changes to infrastructure can be added to keep the findings current.

Floodwater does not stop at town boundaries, so studying the whole area helps Council understand how flooding in one part of the floodplain may affect another during major events.

The study gives emergency services clearer information about how floods move through the area, helping them plan safer evacuation routes and prepare more effectively for future events.

While it does not change warning systems directly, the improved understanding of flood behaviour can support more accurate local guidance over time.

Council will use targeted engagement, including links with local First Nations groups, school visits through the Youth Voice Program, direct emails to community organisations, and regular updates through Clarence Conversations.