Floodplains Risk Management and Related Studies

The NSW State Government’s Flood Prone Land Policy is directed at providing solutions to existing flooding problems in developed areas and to ensuring that new development is compatible with the flood hazard and does not create additional flooding problems in other areas.

Under the Policy, the management of flood liable land remains the responsibility of local government. The State subsidises flood mitigation works to alleviate existing problems and provides specialist technical advice to assist councils in the discharge of their floodplain management responsibilities.

The Policy provides for technical and financial support by the Government through the following four sequential stages:

1. Flood Study: Determines the nature and extent of flooding.
2. Floodplain Risk Management Study: Evaluates management options for the floodplain in respect of both existing and proposed development.
3. Floodplain Risk Management Plan: Involves formal adoption by Council of a plan of management for the floodplain.
4. Implementation of the Plan: Construction of flood mitigation works to protect existing development. Use of Local Environmental Plans to ensure new development is compatible with the flood hazard.

Hilltops Council commissioned the following Flood Studies and Risk Management Plans for the townships of Young, Boorowa and Jugiong:

These projects were supported by the NSW Government’s Floodplain Management Program.

Drought Resources

Drought doesn’t simply arrive one day and disappear the next. It can build gradually, linger for long periods and leave lasting impacts on farms, businesses, families and communities. This drought resources hub brings together practical, easy-to-use information to support you before, during and after drought—whether you’re preparing your property, managing through challenging seasons, or rebuilding when conditions improve.

Drought can place pressure on cashflow, increase costs and create uncertainty for businesses and farming operations, while the long hours, financial strain and weight of responsibility can also take a toll on wellbeing. You don’t have to navigate these challenges alone.

The information below will help you to prepare for, manage and recover from drought.

On this page you will find tools to help to you:

• Be prepared for drought – whether you’re a farmer, business owner, or town resident.
• Stay informed about drought conditions with useful tools for tracking and monitoring conditions.
• Manage your property throughout times of drought.
• Manage your business throughout times of drought.
• Stay safe, healthy, and take care of your mental health.
• Find financial assistance.
• Recover from times of drought.