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Have your say

Wolumla, Frogs Hollow, Greendale Creeks Flood Study

Have your say on the flood study that assesses flooding from catchment effects and rainfall at Wolumla, South Wolumla, Frog's Hollow and Toothdale, and localities along the Wolumla Creek, Frog's Hollow Creek and Greendale Creek.

Bega Valley Shire Council is undertaking a Flood Study and a subsequent Floodplain Risk Management Plan for the catchment areas of the Wolumla Creek, Frog’s Hollow Creek and Greendale Creek and their surrounding areas. The study defines the current and future flood behaviour in this area.  It will assist in identifying flooding trouble spots, including areas where flood mitigation measures may be of benefit, and will assist in ensuring future development is not exposed to an unacceptable flood risk.  Council has engaged consultants, Rhelm, to assist with the completion of the project.

The Flood Study and future Floodplain Risk Management Plan, are being prepared to meet the objectives of the NSW State Government’s Flood Prone Land Policy.  The study establishes the basis for subsequent floodplain management activities.

Under the State Policy, NSW Local Governments are responsible for identifying and managing the risk to life and property from flooding. One of the most important steps in this process is increasing our community’s awareness of flooding so people are better able to understand and plan for flood risks they face.

For most people, there will be no immediate change to their situation as a result of this study. However, property owners who are planning redevelopment of their property may need to take some additional steps as part of the consent process because flood-related development controls may apply. For example, the construction of new buildings may need to be set at or above suitable Flood Planning Levels to minimise flood risk.

The flood risk has been assessed using computer-based flood models that assist in defining the likely depth and speed of water movement along each creek. The assessments include the following locations:

  • Wolumla
  • South Wolumla
  • Frog’s Hollow
  • Toothdale
  • localities along the Wolumla Creek, Frog’s Hollow Creek and Greendale Creek

The study has also assessed the flood risk of local rainfall within the Wolumla village area and resulting overland flooding issues.

Have Your Say

The Flood Study is currently a draft document and we would like your feedback. The draft documents can be downloaded from the Documents on Exhibition area.

This online platform has lots of information about the project and provides an opportunity to ‘Have Your Say'.

The project team will be available to discuss the draft findings with you at the following community information drop-in session:

  • Wolumla Public School Library, Bega Street, Wolumla
    Tuesday 6 May between 3.30pm to 5.30pm

You can provide feedback

 

 

Documents on exhibition:

Wolumla Flood Study:

 

Who's listening

Gemma Gill
Civil Assets Superintend
Bega Valley Shire Council

Derek Van Bracht
Environmental Mangement Coordinator
Bega Valley Shire Council

Phone: (02) 6499 2222
Email: [email protected]

 

Timeline

 

 

Please submit your feedback by: Sunday 18 May 2025

 

Frequently asked questions

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