North Byron Floodplain Risk Management Study & Plan

This consultation closed on the 24 July 2020. Your feedback was considered and incorporated in the draft North Byron Floodplain Risk Management Plan that was endorsed by Council at its Ordinary meeting on 24 September 2020.

About the Study and Plan

The North Byron Shire Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan provide an overview of the current and future flood risks in the following catchments:

• Brunswick River
• Simpson's Creek
• Marshall's Creek.

The overarching objective of the Plan and Study is to:

• lower the risk of flooding for the community
• guide prioritising capital works projects
• guide future planning in flood-affected parts of the Shire.

This information is important for residents and property owners in flood-prone areas of the Byron Shire, showing current and predicted flood levels which may be reflected in insurance premiums and property values. Importantly the information from the Study and Plan is designed to inform people and create awareness so we - Council and residents - can all be prepared for future rain events.

Read more about the Background to the North Byron Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan.

View the documents

• Summary - North Byron Floodplain Risk Management Plan and Study
• Draft North Byron Floodplain Risk Management Plan (911 KB) (pdf)
• Draft North Byron Floodplain Risk Management Study (6.16 MB) (pdf)
• View all Appendices in the Document Library

Please note some documents are large in size. Please contact Council if you experience any difficulty downloading.