Mount Barker info session: Flood Hazard Code Amendment

Department for Housing and Urban Development

Drop-in to learn more about the draft State-Wide Flood Hazard Code Amendment at Mount Barker.

The Polo Club room

Be flood aware. Know your risks. Have your say.Do you know how changes to the state's flood hazard mapping will affect your property?Come to this free community information session to learn about proposed changes to flood hazard mapping in the Mount Barker area, what the changes mean for your property and future development, and how you can have your say.This is also an opportunity to learn practical ways to prepare your home and family for flooding and ask any questions directly to the experts. Meet the expertsRepresentatives from the Department for Housing and Urban Development will be available to:<ul><li>explain the proposed changes to flood hazard mapping and planning rules</li></ul><ul><li>answer your questions about the <a href="https://hdp-au-prod-app-dpcsa-yoursay-files.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/8917/7976/9361/6a312ebb658219823d444cb416579f65_Draft20State-Wide20Flood20Hazard20Code20Amendment.pdf" title="https://hdp-au-prod-app-dpcsa-yoursay-files.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/8917/7976/9361/6a312ebb658219823d444cb416579f65_Draft20State-Wide20Flood20Hazard20Code20Amendment.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">draft State-Wide Flood Hazard Code Amendment</a></li></ul><ul><li>listen to your feedback as part of the public consultation.</li></ul>The State Emergency Service (SES) will also be there to share practical advice on:<ul><li>preparing your home for flood events</li></ul><ul><li>understanding your local flood risk</li></ul><ul><li>knowing what to do before, during and after a flood.</li></ul> Event detailsDate: Wednesday 22 July 2026 Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Location: Mount Barker Polo Club, 3 Polo Drive, Mount Barker(Please register in advance and drop in at any time during the session). About the draft State-Wide Flood Hazard Code AmendmentThe <a href="https://www.saplanningcommission.sa.gov.au/" title="https://www.saplanningcommission.sa.gov.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">State Planning Commission</a> has prepared the <a href="https://yoursay.sa.gov.au/state-wide-flood-hazard-code-amendment" title="https://yoursay.sa.gov.au/state-wide-flood-hazard-code-amendment" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">draft State-Wide Flood Hazard Code Amendment</a> to update South Australia’s flood hazard planning rules, using the latest flood studies, mapping and modelling.The proposed changes aim to improve how flood risk is identified and managed, helping ensure new development is better designed to reduce flood risk and protect people and property.The draft amendment includes:<ul><li>Updated flood hazard mapping using the latest flood studies and more consistent mapping across South Australia.</li></ul><ul><li>Improved planning rules to provide clearer and more consistent guidance for development in flood-prone areas.</li></ul><ul><li>A faster process for future updates so flood mapping can be updated more efficiently as new information becomes available.</li></ul>Have your sayCommunity consultation is open until 13 August 2026.Your feedback will help inform the final State-Wide Flood Hazard Code Amendment.Visit the <a href="https://yoursay.sa.gov.au/state-wide-flood-hazard-code-amendment" title="https://yoursay.sa.gov.au/state-wide-flood-hazard-code-amendment" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">YourSAy website</a> to learn more about the proposed changes and make a submission. Photo courtesy of Mount Barker District Council

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