Councils declare state-wide roads emergency after floods

NSW councils have declared a statewide roads emergency following catastrophic flooding across the state.

3 November, 2022

Flood recovery coordinators appointed across NSW

Three recovery coordinators will oversee clean up and repair efforts following significant flooding across NSW.

31 October, 2022

NSW floods report calls for new statewide agency

The Independent NSW Flood Inquiry has released a raft of recommendations including the creation of a new statewide reconstruction body to work with councils and state government agencies.

19 August, 2022

Flood-hit councils forced to rethink planning, infrastructure

Disaster-weary NSW councils are looking at a major rethink of the way they do infrastructure and planning after the latest extreme weather event.

12 July, 2022

Blue Mountains weighs visitor contribution for flood rebuild

City of Blue Mountains Council is considering introducing parking fees for visitors to raise money for flood repairs.

12 July, 2022

Councils get seat on table in new flood reconstruction body

Councils have welcomed the announcement of a body to oversee reconstruction of flood-hit NSW communities.

21 April, 2022

More NSW councils eligible for disaster funding

A massive clean-up is underway across NSW as special disaster funding is announced for more flood-affected councils.

10 March, 2022

Rebuilding infrastructure after the floods

As disaster reconstruction begins after the recent NSW floods, standard construction planning, procurement and delivery procedures will prove inadequate.

25 March, 2021

Emergency bushfire support group reactivated for floods

The Local Government Emergency Group has been reactivated for flood support.

22 March, 2021

SafeWork NSW fast tracks asbestos assessments on flood damage

Managing the clean up.

19 April, 2017

Data disaster: Do GIS systems protect Australians against extreme events?

Using mapping for disaster planning.

7 May, 2015