Regional Drought Resilience Plan - Action Item Read More Laura Munro

The Regional Drought Resilience Planning Program supports regional communities to better prepare for and respond to the impacts of drought and other natural events.

The Regional Drought Resilience Plan for the Coolamon and Junee Shire Consortium was developed in February 2024 and focuses on building stronger, more resilient communities through planning, preparation and long-term action. While drought and flood are part of the Australian landscape, the impacts on our environment, communities and local economy can be significant.

The plan captures feedback and ideas gathered through community conversations, local knowledge, existing policies and planning documents. Actions and initiatives were identified across five key themes to help guide future planning and investment.

Jointly funded by the Australian Government and the NSW Government under the Future Drought Fund.

Works have already been completed relating to Theme 1, supporting improved water reuse and infrastructure upgrades across both Council areas.

Completed Works

Coolamon Shire Council
Upgrade to water reuse infrastructure on sporting fields, including:

• New increased-capacity tanks to improve contact time and storage

• New chemical dosing units

• Additional upgraded pumps

Junee Shire Council
Upgrade to tertiary pond bank strengthening and improved reuse treatment, including:

• New gravity rock bank construction at the tertiary ponds

• New chemical dosing units