The inclusion of a recent controversial CSIRO Richmond River flood report into Lismore City Council’s Flood Risk Management Plan has been defended by Mayor Steve Kreig, with him telling ABC North Coast, ‘It’s about having the most up to date scientific info and preparing for future flooding events’.

The Lismore City Council’s Flood Risk Management Committee is to consider asking the CSIRO to review and update its Flood Risk Management Plan, at a committee meeting this week.