Update

The Georges River Stormwater Management Policy was adopted by Council on 27 July 2020. A review of the Policy, including proposed amendments was reported to Council on 13 June 2023 for endorsement and public exhibition of the draft Policy.

The public exhibition of the draft policy was undertaken between 10 July and 7 August 2023 in accordance with Council’s Community Engagement Strategy and additionally with locally active civil engineers. 15 submissions from the public were received in response to this exhibition. Amendments have been made to the draft Policy in response to public submissions.

Council adopted the amended Policy at its meeting on 18 December 2023 and will be effective once published on Council’s website.

Update:

The Georges River Stormwater Management Policy was first adopted by Council on 27 July 2020. A review of the Policy has been undertaken and identified areas requiring correction, clarification or updating.

Council, at its meeting on 26 June 2023 considered a report and resolved to exhibit the Draft Stormwater Management Policy for a minimum of 28 days. Public exhibition is from July 10 2023 - 7 August 2023.

How to be involved

Community feedback is essential in helping guide us in our decision-making process. Your feedback will influence the choices we make when developing our plans and ensure we are on the right path to achieving and managing our community's overall vision. If you would like to provide feedback or comments on the Policy, we encourage you to:

	Complete our online feedback form. Use the links below to submit your online feedback, or
	Return a hard copy submission.

If you are returning a hard copy submission, please quote SF23/3452 Public Submission - Stormwater Management Policy at the beginning of your submission and return:

	In person to Georges River Council Civic Centre or Libraries
	Via email: mail@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au
	Via post: PO Box 205, Hurstville BC NSW 1481

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Note that the Public Exhibition for Draft Stormwater Management Policy has been extended to 5.00pm on 13 March 2020.

Council, at its meeting on 16 December 2019 considered a report and resolved to exhibit the Draft Stormwater Management Policy for a minimum of 28 days. Public exhibition is from 1 February 2020 to 28 February 2020.

Draft copies of the Policy are available on the right-hand side of this page in the Document Library.

Hardcopies can be viewed at:

• Georges River Service Centre, MacMahon Street, Hurstville, between the hours of 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday
• Georges River Council Kogarah Service Centre and Library, Kogarah Town Square, Belgrave Street, Kogarah, between 8.30am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday
• All Georges River Libraries

Following the exhibition period and the receipt of public comments, this matter will be reported back to Council including submissions for final adoption.

We value your feedback and appreciate any input you may have.