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.

Harmonise how flood risk and climate change are considered across the Central Coast. Presently the flood risk management impacts of sea level rise are assessed differently between the south and north.

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

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