The Draft Flood Policy outlines Council’s legal responsibilities for managing flood risk across the region. It also sets a consistent approach to planning for climate change and sea level rise, helping protect our community and environment.

Currently, there is no formal flood policy in place. This draft aims to:

Clarify complex flood-related legislation and guidelines.

The policy will harmonise how sea level rise and climate change are considered across the Central Coast, replacing previous inconsistencies between the former Wyong and Gosford Councils Flood Policies.

Provide clear, science-based planning guidance for residents, developers, and stakeholders.

Flooding affects homes, businesses, infrastructure and the environment. This policy helps ensure:

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Thank you to those who shared their feedback on the draft Flood Policy. To learn more about the feedback received during the exhibition period, view the engagement summary.

Council is currently reviewing all feedback received during the public exhibition and will prepare a report outlining the key outcomes. The final Flood Policy and results of the exhibition will then be presented to Council for formal adoption. As this project progresses, any relevant updates will be made available on this page.