Have your say on flood studies

Parkes Shire Council is seeking community feedback on three different draft studies relating to flooding and flood management. The Draft East Parkes Flood Study, the Draft Parkes Town Centre Flood and Drainage Study, and the Draft Trundle Flood Mitigation Feasibility Study are all on public exhibition now. The East Parkes Flood Study aims to gain an understanding of flood risk within the study area. No prior flood study has been undertaken for the catchment so flood intelligence has been limited to historical observation for council staff. The study area covers the catchment of Goobang Creek with an approximate area of 900km2, to a downstream boundary about 10km south of the town centre and eight kilometres downstream of the confluence with Bartley Creek. The Draft Parkes Town Centre Flood and Drainage Study will build on previous modelling information and bring into line with the most recent methodologies outlined in the Australian Rainfall and Runoff 2019. Submissions for both of these draft studies are open until 5pm on Monday, 13 October. The Draft Trundle Flood Mitigation Feasibility Study too will build on previous modelling information and line with data from the Australian Rainfall and Runoff 2019. The Trundle draft study is on public exhibition until 5pm on Wednesday, 22 October. To view the documents head to council's website and click on the Your Say tab: www.parkes.nsw.gov.au/Council/Have-Your-Say Anyone can make a submission relating to these draft studies during the exhibition periods - submit in writing via email to council@parkes.nsw.gov.au; by post to The General Manager, Parkes Shire Council, PO Box 337, Parkes NSW 2870; or in person at council’s administration centre. Your feedback is important and will help shape future events and flood management in the Parkes Shire.