Represent your community on Council's Floodplain Management Committee

19 November 2024

Expressions of Interest are currently open for representatives on Hawkesbury City Council’s Floodplain Management Committee.

The Floodplain Management Committee has been formed by Council for the purpose of assisting Council in the review, development and implementation of Floodplain Risk Management Studies and Floodplain Risk Management Plans for the Hawkesbury Local Government Area. Members will also inform the education and public awareness activities led by Council to address matters associated with floodplain management.

Seven community members made up of residents from flood impacted areas in the Hawkesbury LGA will be selected to join the Floodplain Management Committee.

To be selected, representatives will need to:

• Reside in a flood impacted area of the Hawkesbury
• Have experience and knowledge of flooding in the Hawkesbury
• Be able to attend and participate in committee meetings during business hours
• Agree to Council’s Code of Conduct and relevant Terms of Reference.

Community members who meet the above criteria and are interested in contributing to a better understanding of flood challenges facing the community are encouraged to submit an Expression of Interest.

Expressions of Interest are being received online via the Council’s ‘Your Hawkesbury, Your Say’ page at www.yourhawkesbury-yoursay.com.au/floodplain-management-committee until Monday, 16 December 2024. Full Terms of Reference can also be found at this link.

To submit Expressions of Interest in hard copy, you can download the form at the link above or collect a form from the Hawkesbury City Council Admin Building. Hard copy Expressions of Interest can be sent by mail addressed to the General Manager at Hawkesbury City Council, PO Box 146 Windsor NSW 2756, or by email to council@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au

For any enquiries regarding this matter, contact Colleen Haron, Floodplain Management Officer on

4560 4444 or by email to council@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au with reference EOI Council’s Floodplain Management Committee.