After the Floods Discussion paper

The devastating floods of early 2022 have caused a rethink of how our communities and their built environments exist and can grow in the future.

In response, we developed a Discussion paper: Working out possibilities together(PDF, 5MB).

The purpose was to start the conversation about long-term planning for how and where people will live and work in the future. 

Throughout October and November 2022, we asked for feedback on this paper. Below is a summary of the purpose of this paper and the consultation findings.

Four key pillars

The discussion paper asked a series of key questions based on four key pillars:

  1. Pillar 1 Build Back Better
  2. Pillar 2 Build Different
  3. Pillar 3 Build Elsewhere
  4. Pillar 4 Build Supporting Infrastructure. 

Consultation findings

The consultation included:

  • Survey
  • Participating in a 'kitchen table' discussion
  • Market stalls
  • Conversation cafes.

Your feedback was brought together into four overarching principles:

  • Communication is key.
  • Enable local responses.
  • Options are necessary.
  • Co-ordination is needed.

A summary of the principles can be found in the feedback report to Council.

Next steps

The Findings Report, along with other post flood consultations like the NSW Government Flood Inquiry Report recommendations will now be used to guide and inform the review and preparation of Council’s long-term land use strategies and plans, including:

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