Moruya Floodplain Management Plan

The Moruya Floodplain Management Plan outlines how Council manages and reduces flood risk throughout Moruya. The plan aims to protect homes, businesses, infrastructure, and the local environment.

Council is currently reviewing the plan as part of the Moruya Flood Study and Flood Risk Management Study and Plan. This review will ensure guidelines stay up to date with the latest environmental conditions and best practice strategies.

Why this plan matters

Floods cause significant harm to communities as they damage property, disrupt infrastructure, and affect the environment. The Moruya Floodplain Management Plan helps to:

  • minimise flood risk to people and property
  • reduce financial losses from future flooding
  • guide smart development and planning in flood-prone areas
  • prepare for climate change impacts on local flood risks.

Coverage area

The plan focuses on the Moruya River catchment, including:

  • an area of around 1,500km2
  • a 22km stretch of the lower Moruya River, from the coast to Wamban
  • communities: Moruya, Mynora, Garlandtown, Moruya Heads, Yarragee, Kiora, Wamban, and nearby rural areas
  • floodplain widths ranging from a few hundred metres (upstream at Yarragee) to several kilometres across the Mullenderee flats.

What you'll find in the plan

The Moruya Floodplain Management Plan includes:

  • Flood behaviour and hazard analysis: Where and how floods may occur, and the level of risk across different areas.
  • Flood risk management strategies: Actions and infrastructure options to reduce flood impacts and improve community safety.
  • Implementation framework: Who's responsible, funding sources, and timelines for actions.
  • Updated development controls: Clear rules and recommendations for building in flood-prone areas.

Learn more

Special assessment maps show how changes in climate may affect future flooding. Find technical analysis, planning policies, and floodplain maps in the downloadable documents:

Related resources

Contact us

For more information, contact our Resilience and Risk Reduction Officer, Sabrina Mallard: