Have your Say: Wolumla Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan
Project summary
Bega Valley Shire Council is undertaking the second phase of a Floodplain Risk Management Study and Floodplain Risk Management Plan for the catchment areas of the Wolumla Creek, Frog’s Hollow Creek and Greendale Creek and their surrounding areas.
A detailed study of potential impacts of flooding and drainage is required to facilitate residential development in the area and ensure that future residents and public assets are protected from hazards.
The road network within the catchment has also been impacted by flood and storm events occasioning loss of access. Inundation information is required to support future emergency response planning within the catchment.
With the assistance of a grant from the NSW Floodplain Management grant program, Bega Valley Shire Council engaged consultants, Rhelm, to undertake a flood study, a floodplain risk management study (FRMS) and floodplain risk management plan (FRMP) for the Wolumla Creek catchment.
The Wolumla Flood Study, endorsed on 23 July 2025, formed the initial phase of flood risk assessment to inform the subsequent development of the draft floodplain risk management study and plan for the Wolumla Creek catchment.
Once finalised and endorsed, the corresponding Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan will form the technical basis and strategic list of actions for mitigation of floodplain risk within the Wolumla Creek catchment.
Have Your Say
The draft Wolumla Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan findings are now ready for public exhibition and comment.
The draft documents can be downloaded from the Related information area.
You can provide feedback by:
- filling out our online survey
- attending our information session.
Take our survey
The project team will be available to discuss the draft findings with you at the following community information session:
Please submit your feedback by Sunday 1 March 2026.
Questions and Answers
How is this funded?
Council received partial funding from the NSW Department of Planning and Environment under the NSW Government Floodplain Management Program to assist with the completion of the study.
- Total - $180,000
- NSW Government - $120,000
- Council contribution - $60,000
How can I get involved?
You can provide feedback by:
- filling out our online survey
- or attending our information session.
The project team will be available to discuss the draft findings with you at the following community information session:
- Wednesday 11 February from 3.30pm to 5.30pm - location to be confirmed.
Please submit your feedback by Sunday 1 March 2026.