WOLLONGONG City Council has recieved funding to voluntary purchase a number of properties near flood affected creeks in Fairy Meadow, Towradgi, Woonona and Thirroul.
The program will provide funding if the opportunity exists to purchase the identified properties affected by flooding near Fairy, Cabbage, Towradgi, Collins and Hewitts Creeks.
Environment Minister Mark Speakman today announced $4.93 million in grants for 10 councils and a local land service to address flood risks throughout NSW.
Mr Speakman said the funding for councils was another way the NSW Government was supporting communities to prepare for extreme weather events well in advance of them occurring.
“Floods and natural disasters are an inevitable reality in Australia and it is important we support our councils to consolidate the safety of people and property in our communities,” Mr Speakman said.
“The projects are funded under the State Floodplain Management Program that works to ensure landowners, businesses and local economies are prepared to meet the challenges of floods and natural hazards.
“Losses from flooding in NSW can be high. Floods can cause untold damage to not only the physical but also the emotional wellbeing of our communities.”
The grants will help councils to be better equipped to implement floodplain risk management plans and to prepare the regions that are affected by flooding.
Examples of new projects to be funded include:
Fairy and Cabbage Tree Creek Voluntary Purchase Scheme (SFMP)
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