Tweed Shire Council will host a series of information sessions in coming weeks to seek vital community input as part of plans to complete the final phase of the Tweed Valley Flood Study.
The final study will be used to update the Tweed Valley Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan 2014 – Council's key strategy document for managing flood risk in the Tweed Valley, including flood risk planning, development controls and emergency management.
Director Engineering David Oxenham said valuable insights had already been integrated into the study following initial community consultation in 2021. Council was now urging residents to review and provide feedback on the draft report before a final version of the updated and expanded study is put to a Council meeting for adoption.
"We're seeking feedback on the draft flood study to ensure it aligns with the community's understanding of flooding in the valley," Mr Oxenham said.
"This call for community engagement is not a repetition of the initial consultation. Instead, it is a specific request for feedback to support finalising the comprehensive draft report.
"The study covers the entire Tweed Valley and the draft report, currently on public exhibition until Sunday 17 March 2024, reflects the collective knowledge and experiences of the community.
"These sessions are designed to provide clarity and facilitate a better understanding of the draft report. The community will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain insights to fully understand the draft study."
Afternoon face-to-face information sessions, from 4 pm to 6 pm, will be held as follows:
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Tyalgum – Tyalgum Community Hall – Monday 19 February
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Uki – Holy Trinity Church – Wednesday 21 February
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Chillingham – Chillingham Community Hall – Thursday 22 February
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Murwillumbah – Murwillumbah Civic Centre Auditorium – Monday 26 February
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Chinderah – Kingscliff Beach Bowls Club – Tuesday 27 February
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Tweed Heads – South Sea Islander Room, Tweed Heads Civic and Cultural Centre – Wednesday 28 February.
For those unable to attend the face-to-face sessions, there will be an online session at 5 pm on Thursday 7 March 2024.
