Flood Studies in Progress
Haslams Creek Flood Study
2024 | Stage 1 - Information Gathering
For some time, Council has been working with residents of Wentworth Point and the Carter Street Precinct in an attempt to respond to known flooding issues, particularly along Hill Road.
In May 2024, the City of Parramatta received a $50 million grant (link to media release when it arrives) from the NSW Government to assist in the investigation and potential construction of drainage and other flood reduction infrastructure.
In late 2024, Council will launch the first stage in the NSW Government’s floodplain risk management process by asking residents to contribute photos, video and information about local flood events. This data collection is the first step to creating a flood model, which shows where flooding will occur, and a Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan, which will suggest strategies to reduce flooding.
Due to the complex and interconnected nature of issues affecting Wentworth Point, the Haslams Creek Flood Study will feed into the existing Hill Road Masterplan. Council has received $8.5 million in funding from the Australian Government to assist in scoping and implementing improvements for Hill Road including addressing safety concerns at intersections and improving street lighting.
Haslams Creek Flood Study
A’Becketts Creek Flood Study
2022 | Stage 1 - Information Gathering
In August and September 2022, the City of Parramatta Council began the first phase of its flood study work engaging with residents in Granville, Harris Park and Rosehill around local flooding linked to A’Becketts Creek. Residents shared photographs and videos and completed a survey providing detailed information on historical flooding in their neighbourhood.
Technical consultants are now using this information and other materials to build a draft flood model.
2024 | Stage 2 - Draft Flood Study
It is anticipated that the Draft A’Becketts Creek Flood Study will be on public exhibition in early 2025.
A'Becketts Creek Flood Study