New Tweed coastal creek flood resilience study

TWEED Shire Council has invited residents in the Cudgen, Cudgera and Mooball areas to share their flood experiences and records as part of a new flood study of the area’s coastal creeks.

Council’s Manager of Roads and Stormwater, Danny Rose, said community input is essential to the flood study, as it allows a more complete understanding of the risks unique to the catchments.

“Community knowledge and flood experiences are key to developing an accurate computer flood model, which will help us assess flood mitigation options later in the project,” Rose said.

“It’s vital that we hear from current and past residents, as this updated flood study will guide our approach to future flood mitigation and help us design a strategy that effectively addresses the needs of the community.”

Tweed Shire Council has engaged independent flood management experts WMAwater to update the flood study and the flood risk management study and plan with support from the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

“The flood study will cover all areas of the coastal catchments within Tweed Shire, plus Marshalls Creek in Byron Shire, as these systems interact during heavy rainfall. By assessing them together, we can better understand how they behave during floods,” Rose said.

“The updated flood study will also include tributaries such as Burringbar and Crabbes creeks, which feed into Mooball Creek, as these smaller watercourses play a critical role in flood behaviour and help provide a more accurate understanding of flooding across the entire catchment.

“Your contribution to this study is invaluable. By sharing your personal experiences and records, you help us identify flood-prone areas and shape stronger, more effective flood risk management plans. Your input ensures that decisions made will prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our community,” he said.

Community members can complete the survey by Sunday, January 19. For information, visit yoursaytweed.com.au/coastal-creeks