Forbes Shire Council invites the community to attend a Community Consultation Workshop as part of the public exhibition of the draft Forbes Flood Risk Management Plan and Study, open for feedback until 31 March 2026.
The results of an updated flood study and flood damages assessment have been used as the basis for preparing the Forbes Flood Risk Management Study and Plan 2025. The Forbes Flood Risk Management Study and Plan 2025 has been prepared under the guidance of the Flood Risk Management Committee comprising representatives from Forbes Shire Council, the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, the NSW State Emergency Service and community representatives.
Join Forbes Shire Council at 5:30pm on Tuesday 10 March 2026 at the Vandenberg Hotel, where they will present the draft plan and outline the nine (9) proposed measures aimed at reducing flood risk and strengthening community resilience.
These measures focus on key areas such as land‑use planning, emergency preparedness, infrastructure improvements and community awareness. By working together to understand and implement these strategies, Council and the community can better prepare for future flood events, protect lives and property and support sustainable development within the floodplain.
Council encourage all community members to come along, learn more and share their feedback. To view the draft plan, visit www.forbes.nsw.gov.au/public-exhibitionsSubmit feedback by 31 March 2026 via: Email: forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au Post: Forbes Shire Council, PO Box 333 Forbes NSW 2871 or in person: Council Office 2 Court St Forbes NSW 2871.
For more information, call Council on 6850 2300.