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Wollongong Council Approves New Flood Management Plan for Bulli and Thirroul - Wollongong, NSW
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New strategy identifies measures to reduce flood risks across the Hewitts Creek catchment.
Wollongong City Council has adopted a new floodplain management plan aimed at reducing flood risks in the Bulli and Thirroul areas. The plan focuses on the Hewitts Creek catchment and provides a long-term framework for managing flooding impacts and improving community resilience.
The updated Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan replaces an earlier assessment from 2002 and includes a fresh review of current flood risks. It identifies priority actions that can guide future infrastructure improvements, funding applications and flood mitigation projects across the region.
Flood management planning is important for communities located near waterways because heavy rainfall events can create significant challenges for residents, roads and public infrastructure. The new plan aims to better understand flood behaviour and support decisions about future development and safety measures.
The Hewitts Creek catchment covers areas around Bulli and Thirroul, where changing weather patterns and urban growth have increased the importance of effective stormwater and flood planning. Council’s updated approach considers existing risks while preparing for future conditions.
The plan includes a range of potential actions, including improved flood information, infrastructure priorities and strategies to reduce impacts during major rainfall events. These measures are designed to support safer communities and protect important assets.
Local councils regularly review flood management plans to ensure they reflect updated data, community needs and environmental changes. These reviews help authorities prioritise investment and coordinate responses during emergencies.
For residents in Bulli, Thirroul and surrounding Wollongong suburbs, the updated plan provides a clearer pathway for future flood risk reduction projects. Community awareness and preparedness remain important parts of managing flood impacts.
Wollongong City Council said the plan will help guide future decisions and support applications for external funding to deliver flood mitigation works.
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Wollongong City Council has adopted a new floodplain management plan aimed at reducing flood risks in the Bulli and Thirroul areas. The plan focuses on the Hewitts Creek catchment and provides a long-term framework for managing flooding impacts and improving community resilience.
The updated Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan replaces an earlier assessment from 2002 and includes a fresh review of current flood risks. It identifies priority actions that can guide future infrastructure improvements, funding applications and flood mitigation projects across the region.
Flood management planning is important for communities located near waterways because heavy rainfall events can create significant challenges for residents, roads and public infrastructure. The new plan aims to better understand flood behaviour and support decisions about future development and safety measures.
The Hewitts Creek catchment covers areas around Bulli and Thirroul, where changing weather patterns and urban growth have increased the importance of effective stormwater and flood planning. Council’s updated approach considers existing risks while preparing for future conditions.
The plan includes a range of potential actions, including improved flood information, infrastructure priorities and strategies to reduce impacts during major rainfall events. These measures are designed to support safer communities and protect important assets.
Local councils regularly review flood management plans to ensure they reflect updated data, community needs and environmental changes. These reviews help authorities prioritise investment and coordinate responses during emergencies.
For residents in Bulli, Thirroul and surrounding Wollongong suburbs, the updated plan provides a clearer pathway for future flood risk reduction projects. Community awareness and preparedness remain important parts of managing flood impacts.
Wollongong City Council said the plan will help guide future decisions and support applications for external funding to deliver flood mitigation works.
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