The NSW Floodplain Grants Scheme plans to provide $5.94 million to fund 28 flood mitigation projects across the state.

Projects include flood studies, floodplain risk management plans, and investigation and design of mitigation work.

State Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant says councils play a crucial role in tackling flood risk. “By enabling councils to better understand and manage flood risks, we can help minimise some of the devastation caused by flooding,” he said.

The Floodplain Grants Scheme is jointly funded by the NSW Office of Emergency Management and the Federal Government.