Murrumbidgee Valley Floodplain Management Plan
The department is developing a whole-of-valley floodplain management plan under the Water Management Act 2000 for the Murrumbidgee Valley. This will replace the existing localised floodplain management plan that was originally developed under the Water Act 1912.
Stage 2 public exhibition
Consultation on the draft Murrumbidgee Valley Floodplain Management Plan has closed. We have reviewed feedback received as part of Stage 2 public consultation and published a What we heard report.
Report
The What we heard report summarises the feedback received during the Stage 2 public exhibition period from 19 August until 29 September 2024. This includes feedback from all submissions and comments received during appointments.
Download the What we heard report (PDF. 4,600KB)Submissions
Read the feedback we received in 30 formal submissions for Stage 2 public exhibition.
View the maps (PDF, 15554.79 KB) included with the submissions.
Download the submissions (PDF. 46,900KB)Assistance
If you require assistance reading these documents, please call 1300 081 047 or email water.enquiries@dpie.nsw.gov.au
To find out more about the draft floodplain management plan that was publicly exhibited in 2024, you can:
- read the Report to assist Stage 2 public exhibition (PDF, 3306.61 KB)
- download the public exhibition version of the draft Murrumbidgee Valley Floodplain Management Plan (PDF, 3848.48 KB).
When the plan is finalised, it will be submitted for approval from the Minister for Water and concurrence from the Minister for the Environment. The plan is scheduled to commence by 1 July 2025.
The department is delivering multiple programs across the Murrumbidgee region. While they do not operate in isolation, it’s important to note the draft Murrumbidgee Valley Floodplain Management Plan is unrelated to the department’s Reconnecting River Country Program, which is focused on removing constraints to enable more flexible use of water for the environment. For more information on this program, visit: Reconnecting River Country Program.
Fact sheet
A fact sheet with further information and frequently asked questions about the Floodplain management plans and the Reconnecting River Country Program.
Download the fact sheet (PDF. 120KB)Stage 1 public consultation
Key elements of the draft plan were open for community feedback as part of Stage 1 public consultation. We have reviewed submissions and published a What we heard report.
To find out more about the key elements that were proposed during Stage 1 public consultation, you can read: Report to assist Stage 1 public consultation.
Report
The What We Heard report summarises the feedback we received during the public consultation period from 25 March to 5 May 2024.
Download the what we heard report (PDF. 4,250KB)Submissions
Read the feedback we received in 33 formal submissions for Stage 1 public consultation. View the maps (PDF, 28667.85 KB) included with submissions.
Download the submissions (PDF. 14,200KB)Timeline
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March – May 2024
Stage 1 public consultation
You shared your feedback on key elements of the draft plan. Read the What we heard report.
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May - August 2024
Under review
We developed the full draft plan, using your feedback from Stage 1 public consultation to inform that development.
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August – September 2024
Stage 2 public exhibition
You shared your feedback on the draft plan.
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October 2024 – March 2025
Review feedback and refine the plan
We have reviewed what you told us in Stage 2 public exhibition. Read the What we heard report (PDF, 4703.63 KB). We’re preparing the final plan.
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February – March 2025
Endorsement
We will submit the final plan for approval to the Minister for Water and concurrence from the Minister for the Environment.
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1 July 2025
Commencement
The plan is published on the NSW Legislation website and is given legal status.