Join Georges River Council's Floodplain Risk Management Committee
We are inviting community members to review the Draft Floodplain Risk Management Committee Terms of Reference and consider applying to become a community representative on the Floodplain Risk Management Committee.
About the Floodplain Risk Management Committee
The Floodplain Risk Management Committee plays an important role in helping Council develop strategies to manage flood risks across our local government area.
Like other urban areas in New South Wales, Georges River has a history of flooding from various sources, including overland flash flooding, mainstream flooding, and coastal flooding.
Under the NSW Government's Flood Prone Land Policy, Council is responsible for managing flood-prone lands in our area. We must develop Floodplain Risk Management Plans that help lessen flooding's impact on property owners and the broader community.
Committee Structure
As per the draft Floodplain Risk Management Committee Terms of Reference, voting members of the Committee will comprise of the following:
| One nominated Councillor to act as Chairperson, or their alternative. | |
| Two additional Councillors | |
| Up to five with a minimum of three Community Representatives |
As per the draft Floodplain Risk Management Committee Terms of Reference, the following representatives can be included in the Committee, as non-voting members. The Committee may add to this list as required.
| NSW State Emergency Services Representative (SES) | |
| Office of Environment and Heritage Representative | |
| | Sydney Water |
| Georges River Combined Council's Committee | |
| One nominated Representative from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | |
| Neighbouring Councils (Bayside and City of Canterbury Bankstown) | |
| Georges River Council's Local Emergency Management Officer (LEMO) | |
| Georges River Council officers with specialist skills and knowledge in floodplain risk management, project delivery, building and development and strategic planning. |
Draft Terms of Reference for the Floodplain Risk Management Committee.
The draft Terms of Reference for the Floodplain Risk Management Committee is now on public exhibition as determined at the Assets and Infrastructure Committee Meeting on April 14, 2025 and endorsed by Council on April 28, 2025.
View the draft Terms of Reference
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Join the Floodplain Risk Management Committee
We're seeking expressions of interest from community members who would like to join the Floodplain Risk Management Committee as a community representative. As a member of the Committee, some of the duties and responsibilities include:
| attend six-monthly meetings, or as determined by the Committee | |
| review and provide input on flood studies and management plans | |
| represent community perspectives in discussions about flood management | |
| help share information about flood preparedness with the broader community |
The Committee plays a key role in reviewing and developing strategies to minimise the impact of flooding on our community, considering factors such as flood behaviour, warning systems, evacuation routes, and development controls in flood-prone areas
Submit expression of interest
How to get involved
Consultation on the Draft Terms of Reference and applications for the Expression of interest will be open from 13 May to 10 June 2025. You can download the draft Terms of Reference from the Document tab on this page or view a copy at Council's Customer Service Centres.
You can use our online form located on this page to begin sharing your feedback with us. You can also quote reference SF25/2663 and send your feedback to:
| email: yoursay@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au | |
| post: PO Box 205, Hurstville BC NSW 1481 | |
| in person at our Centres or Libraries |
To submit your expression of interest, please complete the Expression of Interest form on this page or collect from our Libraries or at Customer Experience Centres. Submit your completed form by 10 June 2025.
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