Accepting submissions – Stage 1 public consultation on key elements of the draft Murrumbidgee Valley Floodplain Management Plan is open from Monday 25 March to Sunday 5 May 2024.
The department is developing a whole-of-valley floodplain management plan under the Water Management Act 2000 for the Murrumbidgee Valley. This will replace the existing localised floodplain management plan that was originally developed under the Water Act 1912.
Stage 1 public consultation
We are seeking feedback on key elements that will be used to prepare the draft Floodplain Management Plan for the Murrumbidgee Valley Floodplain through Stage 1 public consultation, including a formal submission process from 25 March until 5 May 2024.
To assist you in understanding the key elements proposed and how to make a submission, please:
- Read the Report to assist Stage 1 public consultation (PDF, 7114.72 KB)
- Watch the pre-recorded presentation below
- View the interactive spatial map
- Request an individual phone or online appointment with departmental staff who can provide a summary of the key elements proposed and answer any questions you may have. Email floodplain.planning@dpie.nsw.gov.au to book an appointment.
Watch the video
We have pre-recorded the slide presentation for developing a new floodplain management plan for the Murrumbidgee Valley Floodplain and we are seeking your feedback.
Assistance
If you require assistance reading these documents, please call 1300 081 047 or email water.enquiries@dpie.nsw.gov.au
Make a submission
If you would like to make an online submission, please click the button below.
Alternatively, you can download the submission form (PDF, 245.47 KB) and return it to us by email at floodplain.planning@dpie.nsw.gov.au, or post to:
Murrumbidgee Valley FMP
Water Group - NSW DCCEEW
PO Box 189
Queanbeyan, NSW 2620
Submissions will be accepted until 11:59 PM on Sunday 5 May 2024.
All feedback is important and will be considered when preparing the draft floodplain management plan for public exhibition. Feedback will be collated into a ‘What we heard’ report and published on this web page. Please tell us if you want your feedback to remain confidential and do not want to be named in the report.
We will release the full draft floodplain management plan as part of a second round of public consultation later this year.