Byron Shire Council’s Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee is seeking two new members from the community, following the April Council Meeting.
“A notice of motion was raised at the April Council Meeting to expand the current committee, and all Councillors were in favour of recruiting for an additional two representatives from the community. This will bring the total to six community members on the committee,” said Phil Holloway, Council’s Director Infrastructure Services.
“The committee is particularly interested in gaining insights from people that live near Tallow Creek ICOLL, Belongil Creek ICOLL, Marshalls Creek or Brunswick River. If this sounds like you and you’d like to have a say in how our floodplains are managed, I encourage you to apply now on Council’s website,“ said Mr Holloway.
The committee oversees and advises Council on the preparation, implementation and review of Flood Studies and Floodplain Risk Management Studies as required. This includes overseeing and advising on any documents or processes that impact the management of ICOLL’s (Intermittently Closed and Open Lakes or Lagoons).
Members currently include four Councillors, four community representatives, and representatives from relevant organisations.
Expressions of interest are now open and close on Thursday 28 May. Go to Council’s website at https://www.byron.nsw.gov.au/floodplain-advisory to find out more and apply now.
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