Have your say: Draft Moama Flood Risk Management Study and Plan

Published on 30 April 2025

Murray River Council is inviting the community to review and provide feedback on the Draft Moama Flood Risk Management Study and Plan, which is now on public exhibition.

The Draft Plan provides a comprehensive approach to managing flood risk in Moama, recommending a range of actions including flood mitigation works, updates to development controls, and improvements to local flood warning systems. These measures aim to reduce the risk and potential damage from future riverine flooding events and support responding agencies during emergencies.

The Draft Plan is the second stage of the Echuca Moama Torrumbarry Flood Study and Risk Management Plan Project—a collaborative effort between Campaspe and Murray River Councils, the Victorian North Central Catchment Management Authority, the Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action, and the NSW Department of Planning and Environment.

Key proposed flood modification measures in the draft include:

• Construction of a new levee along the Murray River near Tindarra Resort, with provisions for a temporary levee during the interim period.
• Upgrades to the existing Moama Town Levee to ensure adequate freeboard: 0.8 metres for earthen sections and 0.59 metres for concrete sections.
• Review and enhancement of Council’s stormwater drainage system to prevent backflow from the river.
• Installation of permanent stormwater pumps at Chanter Street.

Residents are encouraged to explore the full Draft Plan on Council’s Your Say platform: yoursay.murrayriver.nsw.gov.au

Additionally, a community drop-in session will be held to provide further detail and allow residents to speak with Council staff directly:

Wednesday 21st May

5:00pm - 6:00pm. 

Moama Pavillion, 52 Perricoota Road, Moama. 

Murray River Council Mayor, Cr John Harvie encourages community members to review the draft or attend the drop-in session.

“Community input continues to be crucial to the overall success of this project.”

“I would encourage our residents to take a look at the draft plan, as any additional feedback will help ensure all relevant issues have been captured and considered,” he said.

Submissions on the Draft Plan will be accepted until 4:00pm Wednesday 28 May 2025. All feedback will be reviewed and used to inform the final version of the Plan, which is expected to be adopted in late-June.

For more information or to make a submission, visit: yoursay.murrayriver.nsw.gov.au