Cessnock City Council has been awarded $288,999 funding to help manage flood risk and reduce the impact of floods on their community under the NSW Government’s Floodplain Management Program.
Cessnock City Council will use this funding for projects including flood studies, flood risk management plans, and flood planning framework, policies and planning instruments.
State Member for the Electorate of Cessnock, Clayton Barr said the projects include:
- Sawyers Gully flood study $63,333
- Black Creek (Cessnock commercial precinct) flood risk management study and plan $178,666
- Update of the Cessnock flood planning framework, policies, and planning instruments $47,000
This is one of 41 grants providing $8.08 million statewide to help councils mitigate flood risk.
Funding for the Floodplain Management Program is usually provided at a 2:1 ratio, with $2 contributed from the state government for every $1 provided by the council.
More information about the Floodplain Management Program grants can be found on the NSW Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Department website.
Minister for Climate Change and Minister for the Environment, Penny Sharpe said:
“Past flooding events have shown us how vital it is to understand and reduce the impacts of flooding on local communities.
This grant funding assists local councils to make informed decisions on managing flood risk.”
Member for Cessnock, Clayton Barr said:
“These flood studies and plans will be welcomed by the local Cessnock City community.
I am grateful the NSW Government has partnered with Cessnock City Council to fund this important work.”