Final Adoption of Local Planning Policy No.6 Development in Flood-Prone Land

Published on Monday, 18 August 2025 at 8:54:21 AM

The Shire of Boddington hereby gives notice that Council adopted the amended Local Planning Policy No. 6 Development in Flood Prone Land at the Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday, 23 July 2025.

The objectives of the policy are:

  1. Mitigate flood risk to life, human safety, property, and community infrastructure.
  2. Take a long-term strategic perspective relating to flood risks, including ensuring that more intensive subdivision and development:
    1. Has adequate flood protection now and into the future;
    2. Maintains the free passage and temporary storage of floodwaters; and
    3. Recognises the conservation significance of the floodplain and protects the water quality of waterways as a natural resource.
  3. Promote the sound use, management, and tenure of the floodplain.

A copy of the Local Planning Policy can be downloaded from the Shire website.

For more information about the Local Planning Policy, please get in touch with James Wickens, Executive Manager of Development and Community Services, at 9883 4999 or shire@boddington.wa.gov.au.

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