The exhibition period for the Lake Conjola Entrance Management Policy (EMP) has been extended.
The draft document was placed on public exhibition in March after Council completed a series of technical studies.
Residents now have until 1 June to view the updated EMP.
"This is an important document that assists Council to make timely decisions that can reduce the impact of flooding in low-lying areas," said Mayor Patricia White.
"I urge residents to view the entrance management options in the document, and have your say about this important process," Cr White said.
The EMP takes into consideration a range of environmental factors and includes the outcome of an evidence-based, technical review of the trigger levels to inform entrance management options.
The document includes information about excavation procedures that have been amended to facilitate quicker and more effective entrance openings to the ocean, to assist with flood mitigation.
The EMP has been developed in consultation with several NSW Government agencies.
All estuary entrances in the Shoalhaven are located on land owned by NSW Crown Lands. Council is only permitted to mechanically open entrances in accordance with the trigger levels and conditions contained within EMPs, and the relevant NSW Crown Lands licence.
To make a submission on the Lake Conjola EMP, visit Council's Documents on Exhibition web page by 1 June 2025.
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