The Tweed community is invited to shape Northern Rivers’ first Disaster Adaptation Plan.
About the project
Residents are being encouraged to take part in the region's first Disaster Adaptation Plan (DAP).
The plan, led by the NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA), is part of the state’s new Disaster Mitigation Plan, which shifts the focus from emergency response to prevention and resilience and is designed designed to reduce the impact of floods, bushfires, storms, heatwaves and coastal erosion.
The plan follows a key recommendation from the 2022 Independent Flood Inquiry.
Community panel
A community panel (reference group) of about 40 people will be formed to guide the plan. Locals from all walks of life are encouraged to apply and share their knowledge, ideas and experiences. The panel will meet 4 times over 12 months, with other opportunities for involvement through workshops, drop-ins, and online events.
The RA will also work closely with Bundjalung, Yaegl and Northern Gumbaynggirr peoples to ensure cultural knowledge and practices are included.
Expressions of interest
Expressions of interest to join the panel close 19 September via the NSW Government’s Have Your Say platform.
The Tweed community is invited to shape Northern Rivers’ first Disaster Adaptation Plan.
About the project
Residents are being encouraged to take part in the region's first Disaster Adaptation Plan (DAP).
The plan, led by the NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA), is part of the state’s new Disaster Mitigation Plan, which shifts the focus from emergency response to prevention and resilience and is designed designed to reduce the impact of floods, bushfires, storms, heatwaves and coastal erosion.
The plan follows a key recommendation from the 2022 Independent Flood Inquiry.
Community panel
A community panel (reference group) of about 40 people will be formed to guide the plan. Locals from all walks of life are encouraged to apply and share their knowledge, ideas and experiences. The panel will meet 4 times over 12 months, with other opportunities for involvement through workshops, drop-ins, and online events.
The RA will also work closely with Bundjalung, Yaegl and Northern Gumbaynggirr peoples to ensure cultural knowledge and practices are included.
Expressions of interest
Expressions of interest to join the panel close 19 September via the NSW Government’s Have Your Say platform.