Published on 11 October 2023
Rockhampton Regional Council is pleased to announce the commencement of phase 2 in the Flood Risk Management Studies (FRMS) for the local creek and catchment areas of Frenchmans and Thozets Creeks, Moores Creek, and South Rockhampton. These studies will inform a Floodplain Management Plan for each area.
The studies have been made possible thanks to $350,000 in funding from the Queensland Government’s North Queensland Natural Disaster Mitigation Program administered by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority.
Local Disaster Management Group Deputy Chair Councillor Drew Wickerson said the studies for these vital catchment areas aim to address both current and future flooding concerns effectively.
“The planning that we’re undertaking will mean improved emergency response planning and management,” Mayor Williams said.
“One of the cornerstones of this project is community engagement. Council recognizes the significance of obtaining feedback from residents to validate data and gain insights into individual flood experiences.
“We are progressing to phase two of consultation which provides an…
