Help shape food resilience at Tweed Heads South and Banora Point

Residents of Tweed Heads South, Banora Point and surrounding areas are encouraged to share their past food experiences and records as part of a new food study of the area.

Tweed Shire Council is undertaking a comprehensive Levee and Drainage Study of Tweed Heads South with support from the NSW Department of Planning and Environment and in collaboration with independent food specialists Catchment Simulation Solutions.

The Tweed Heads South Levee and Drainage Study aims to build on the Tweed Valley Floodplain Risk Management Study completed in 2014 by completing a localised, detailed analysis of fooding and an options assessment for the Tweed Heads South area.

Council’s Engineer –Flood and Stormwater

Leon McLean said the input of residents would play a vital role in shaping food resilience in the community.

“By collecting comprehensive information about past food events, we can gain a deeper understanding of food patterns and risks in the region,” Mr McLean said.

“This knowledge will enable us to develop effective food management strategies, including the design of any future upgrades for the Tweed Heads South Levee and Drainage System.

“Over the years, our community has witnessed signifcant food events, including in 2005, 2017 and 2022. These events have caused widespread impacts on our community, properties, businesses, industries and public infrastructure.

“Your contribution to this study is of great importance. By sharing your personal experiences and records related to past foods, you can provide crucial insights into food-prone areas and contribute help us make informed decisions that prioritise the safety and well-being of our community.” consultation, focusing on gathering historical food information to calibrate the food to provide initial feedback on food risk management options that will be explored in to the development of robust food mitigation plans. Your input will

The Tweed Heads South Levee and Drainage Study survey is now open. Current and past residents of Tweed Heads South, Banora Point and surrounding areas are encouraged to participate in the survey by Sunday 6 August 2023.

Residents who live within the study area should soon receive information about the study and a printed survey.

To participate in this important study and share your past food experiences and records, visit yoursaytweed.com. au/ths-levee-drainagestudy to access the online survey. Paper versions of the survey can be collected at Council’s customer service counters at Murwillumbah and Tweed Heads, or download and complete the printable version of the survey off the Your Say Tweed page and return it to one of our offces.

Council is currently in the initial stage of community models accurately. This stage also provides an opportunity for residents more detail later in the project, involving further community input.

Any additional information, photographs, or other relevant materials that may contribute to a better understanding of past food events in the area are most welcome.