Flood managers visit Peninsula

The Peninsula was a destination in a field trip for national Floodplain Management Authorities Conference last month.

The field trip was undertaken by more than 200 delegates as part of the conference hosted by Gosford Council on February 24.

Gosford mayor Cr Chris Holstein said the conference celebrated council's achievements in floodplain management to date.

The four-day conference featured keynote speakers from the UK and USA allowing delegates to attend a field trip examining various flood prone sites and mitigations techniques while taking in the sights of the area, according to council's manager of integrated planning and conference chairperson Mr Eddie Love.

"While the bus tour allowed delegates to visit sites around the Gosford area and examine mitigation strategies, the conference also offered a new concept in risk management - a virtual scenario that incorporated all aspects of a flooding event," Mr Love said.

"Activities and workshops were designed to showcase best practice in floodplain management and assist in sounding out practical strategies and solutions to lessen the impact of flooding risk in all aspects of our lives."

Press release, 22 Feb 2010 Cr Chris Holstein, Gosford mayor