Regional Drought Resilience Plan In Progress

Written by: The Griffith Phoenix

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Council will hold a community engagement session on the Draft Western Riverina Regional Drought Resilience Plan at Council Chambers on Wednesday, September 25 from 9 am to 11 am.

Griffith City Council, Murrumbidgee Council, Leeton Shire Council and Narrandera Shire Council have joined forces to develop a comprehensive Regional Drought Resilience Plan.

This initiative is made possible through a $560,000 grant from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

The aim of the plan is to explore proactive solutions to mitigate and manage the impacts of drought across the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA).

The Councils have extended their thanks to residents who contributed to the Western Riverina Regional Drought Resilience Workshop and drop-in sessions in June.

Valuable feedback has greatly informed the development of the Plan.

Council will be holding another community engagement session to seek feedback on the Draft Western Riverina Regional Drought Resilience Plan at the Council Chambers on Wednesday, September 25 from 9 am to 11 am.

The Western Riverina Regional Drought Resilience Plan (WRRDRP) is progressing well, with draft actionable items based on suggestions from local farmers.

Project consultants have identified that drought in this region goes beyond the traditional concept of low rainfall.

In the Western Riverina “water uncertainty” is a more appropriate term, as it arises from various factors.

Engagement with the community has highlighted three types of “water uncertainty”:

  • Natural drought - a climate-related drought caused by insufficient rainfall;

  • Human-made drought - caused by reduced irrigation water availability, often due to government policies or out-of-region water demands; and

  • Operational constraints - infrastructure or asset-based issues affecting the maintenance and operation of water schemes.

Your continued participation is vital as the Councils work to develop a resilience and sustainable future for the region.

Contact Council’s Economic Development team at ed@griffith.nsw.gov.au for more information.

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