Murray River Council has adopted the Moulamein Flood Study Review Final Report at this week's council meeting.
The review, developed in conjunction with VMS Engineering, provides updated technical, planning and emergency response information for the township following recent riverine flood events.
As per NSW Floodplain Management Guidelines, it is considered best practice to review adopted Flood Studies following any major events.
Mayor, Cr John Harvie said the review was critical in ensuring the community remains well-informed and prepared for future flood events, particularly after the significant 2022 Edward River flood, which exceeded previous recorded levels.
"Despite the comprehensive data used in the previous Moulamein Flood Study (2019), the town has since experienced its largest recorded levels in the Edward River during the 2022 flood event."
"Therefore, the review incorporates updated modelling using current guidelines and new data from the 2022 flood to better understand flood behaviour around Moulamein," Cr Harvie said.
The adopted study includes revised hydrologic and hydraulic modelling for both riverine and overland flooding, updated floodplain mapping for various flood scenarios, and analysis of levee performance and flood hazards across the town. Importantly, the findings will inform future emergency response planning, land use controls and community preparedness.
A Community Reference Committee was formed specifically for the project, with community consultation on the draft report undertaken in August.
All submissions are included and responded to in Appendix A of the final report.
Cr Harvie thanked the community for their feedback.
"It is essential that residents and landowners have input as it ensures the study reflects local knowledge and experiences."
"We thank all those who took the time to offer their thoughts."
The adopted 2025 Moulamein Flood Study Review now supersedes the 2019 Moulamein Flood Study.
