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Exhibition period: 21 July to 11.59pm Friday 26 August 2022 (extended from 18 August 2022).

Upper South Creek Flood Study

Council adopted the Upper South Creek Floodplain Risk Management Plan in March 2019 to inform floodplain management options for future development within the catchment.

The floodplain risk management process in NSW requires continual review of existing studies to ensure they are up to date. Given the development that has already occurred in Oran Park, Gregory Hills, and Emerald Hills and the planned development as part of the South West Growth Area, an updated flood study is required to understand flood behaviour in the new landscape.

Camden Council has now completed a review of the Upper South Creek Flood Study and seeks feedback from the community to ensure it reflects recent observations and experiences during heavy rainfall and flooding.

Background

The Upper South Creek Flood Study area includes the suburbs of Bringelly, Rossmore, Leppington, Oran Park, Catherine Field, Gregory Hills, Smeaton Grange, Gledswood Hills, part of Cobbitty and Harrington Park. It is a fast-growing area with priority growth area development and urban releases.

The existing study was based on rural terrain data and does not provide flood information for the areas developed since this time, including Oran Park, Turner Road, Catherine Fields Part Precinct and Leppington Town Centre areas. Filling of the floodplain and mitigation works such as detention basins and drainage infrastructure were also not reflected in the existing study.

The updated flood study model broadly includes these development areas and will be used as a regional flood model to assess and control cumulative impacts of multiple precinct developments.

Learn more

Review the documents, maps and additional information provided in the Document Library on this page.

Flood Animations

Animations have been prepared to assist with the visualisation of flooding impacts.


Share your thoughts

Submissions can be made up to 11.59pm Friday 26 August 2022 (extended from 18 August 2022).

Share your thoughts using any of the following methods:

  • using the online submission form (below) ↓
  • by post to Floodplain Management Team, Camden Council, PO Box 183 Camden NSW 2570
  • hand delivered during business hours to Council’s Administration Building, 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park NSW 2570
  • via email to mail@camden.nsw.gov.au

SUBMISSIONS

Flood animations

Flood Animation for Upper South Creek - Bringelly Road, including Robinson Road and Allenby Road/Barry Avenue

Flood Animation for Upper South Creek - Catherine Fields Road and Deepfields Road

Flood Animation for Upper South Creek - Anthony Road including Gregory Road and Rossmore Cr

Flood Animation for Upper South Creek – Heath Road including Ingleburn Road