Council undertakes North Brother flood study

Consultants Jacobs Group Australia are investigating the flooding mechanisms and flood risk management. 

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council says the focus of the study is to understand the behaviour of local catchment flash flooding from North Brother Mountain and the flood risk that it poses to the community.

This will assist council to develop measures to manage the impact of flooding and guide strategic planning for future development of the area.

It includes areas of the villages of Laurieton, West Haven, Lakewood, Kew and Deauville.

An integral part of the study process is community consultation and involvement.

This element of the process aims to inform the community of the study and invite residents to provide information on their views and experiences with flooding in the area, a council spokesperson said.

“We are seeking feedback from the community on previous flooding events in the area and views on possible management measures via the survey below,” the spokesperson said.

“If you would prefer to provide a letter with your comments or respond to this questionnaire by speaking to council by telephone, this would also be welcomed.”

To discuss any aspects of this questionnaire, call Port Macquarie-Hastings Council on 6581 8111 or email: council@pmhc.nsw.gov.au

The results of the survey will help inform a flood study for the area, which will be placed on public exhibition in early 2018, and a subsequent floodplain risk management study.

Writing a submission is one way of sharing your views and opinions with council. All submissions are considered before making a decision and submissions may be included in a report to council. 

Submissions close October 31, 2017.