Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) is working with Martens & Associates to prepare a masterplan for Muttama Creek.
Residents in Cootamundra will soon receive a mail out, outlining the overview, masterplan works and aims of the masterplan, the mail out will give residents the information required for the masterplan and details on making comments/submissions into the creation of the masterplan.
The masterplan will provide a framework for revitalising an approximate 2km length of the Creek’s corridor. It will integrate flood mitigations, ecological and public recreation functions along with open space networks and local history and culture. The revitalisation works to be proposed under the masterplan to the Creek will also be the subject of a future Review of Environmental Factors (REF).
A core component of the masterplan will be preparation of a concept flood mitigation scheme to improve the Creek’s capability to convey flood water. The aim will be to reduce existing flood affectation within residential land surrounding the Creek whilst ensuring no unacceptable offsite flood impacts arise elsewhere. The masterplan will consider the ecology of the creek, public open spaces and green corridor integration.
Whilst the masterplan is still in its early stages residents can submit comments for input into the masterplan process.
CGRC mayor Cr Abb McAlister said he was pleased the masterplan was being formulated and urged residents to put their ideas, concerns and comments in writing.
“This is a real step forward for the future of Muttama Creek and how it is managed within Cootamundra, this is an opportunity for residents to have a say in what could be included in the masterplan,” Cr McAlister said.
To make a submission or comment residents should contact Martens & Associates directly, by close of business on 21 May 2025. Information and contact details are on the CGRC website at www.cgrc.nsw.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/P2510821JC02V01-250824.pdf or scan the QR Code.
Once finalised the masterplan and REF will be placed on public exhibition and a further opportunity for residents to provide comments will be provided.
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