Southern Riverina Regional Drought Resilience Plan

Murray River Council, along with Berrigan Shire, Edward River and Federation Councils have worked in partnership to develop and deliver a Regional Drought Resilience Plan for the Southern Riverina area.

The project was jointly funded by the Australian Government and the NSW Government under the Future Drought Fund.

The objectives of the  Plan are to capture relevant information for the region, including how drought events impact the region, and actions that the whole community, including local, state and federal governments, can undertake to improve resilience.

The Plan highlights not only the synergies between our four communities but the fact our Councils are often called upon to assist each other in time of crises and as such this plan is our ongoing commitment to that collaboration.

Contributions from a board range of community and stakeholders including community organisations, First Nations, businesses, service industries, producers and volunteers were instrumental in the co-design of the Plan.

NEXT STEPS

Following the adoption of this Plan by each of the partner Councils, the Plan will then be submitted to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry for approval. 

Once approved, development of the Implementation Plan can begin.