Ipswich continues to lead the way in disaster preparedness and flood mitigation.
The City Council has been recognised at the National Awards for Local Government, taking out the award in the Disaster Preparedness category for their Ipswich Integrated Catchment Plan.
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding says the plan is the most detailed study ever undertaken by council, making sure the community is ready and resilient for flood events.
“The Ipswich Integrated Catchment Plan is the result of two-and-a-half years of investigation and is the most comprehensive flood study ever undertaken in Ipswich for prevention and mitigation of future flooding events,” Cr Harding says.
“The plan makes 68 recommendations designed to help the community build flood resilience and we are already working our way through those.
Environment and Sustainability Chairperson Councillor Russell Milligan says the Ipswich Integrated Catchment Plan continued to be extremely important and relevant to Ipswich.
“Floods are a reality of life in Ipswich, and for this plan to be recognised at a national level is a testament to the quality of work undertaken,” Cr Milligan said.
“The plan is a detailed body of work across six diverse chapters, being land use and planning, physical mitigation, community awareness and resilience, emergency management, property specific actions and current and future flood risk.”
Ipswich City Council also received an honourable mention in the Women in Local Government category for its efforts in supporting women in leadership positions and mentoring up-and-coming female leaders.
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