Consultation Closed

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Regional Flood Model Update consultation.

What we asked

Council asked the community to share local flood knowledge and experiences to help improve the Regional Flood Model.

This included:

• Photos and videos of flooding
• Flood marks and observed flood levels
• Information about where floodwaters travelled
• How long floodwaters remained in affected areas
• Community experiences from recent flood events, including Tropical Cyclone Jasper and the February 2025 flooding

Council also invited feedback through the interactive mapping tool, online survey and direct community submissions.

What we heard

A total of 27 community submissions were received from across the Cassowary Coast throughout the consultation period.

The highest level of feedback was received from the Cardwell area, particularly around Roma and Gregory Streets, with community members sharing valuable local flood observations, experiences and data.

The consultation provided important community insight into local flood behaviour, impacts and areas of concern across the region.

What we’re doing now

Council and the project team will now:

• Review and analyse all feedback and submitted flood data
• Prepare an engagement summary report
• Compare community information with existing technical data
• Use the information to help refine and update the Regional Flood Model
• Host community information sessions in Innisfail and Tully
• Continue development of the future Flood Risk Management Plan

Project updates will continue to be shared on this page as the project progresses.

Council sincerely thanks everyone who took the time to contribute and share their experiences.