Planning for Kurnell Flood Risk Management Study and Plan

Sutherland Shire Council, in partnership with the NSW Government, has engaged Worley Consulting to prepare a Flood Risk Management Study and Plan (FRMSP) for Kurnell including catchment areas across the Kurnell Peninsula. See the full study area here.

The Kurnell FRMSP will help us understand local flooding issues and develop practical, evidence-based flood mitigation priorities that are eligible for state government funding support.

As part of the flood risk management process, homes and businesses along Captain Cook Drive will be modelled to understand how overland flow paths impact emergency access routes and the surrounding catchment areas. Findings from these additional investigations will be incorporated into the FRMSP.

Have your say

We’re now collecting information from residents to better understand local conditions and past flooding events, and to gather ideas on potential flood risk management measures. Your feedback and experiences will directly inform the updated study and plan.

Please share your thoughts by Sunday 15 March 2026:

Community information sessions

You are invited to attend our community information (drop-in) sessions to ask questions and share your information directly with the project team.

Sessions will be held:
  • Wednesday 25 February 2026 between 5pm – 7pm at Wanda Surf Life Saving Club, 2 Marine Esplanade, Cronulla NSW 2230. Please enter the surf club from the beach side on the ground floor.
  • Saturday 28 February 2026, between 1pm – 3pm at Marton Community Hall, Captain Cook Drive, Kurnell NSW 2231.

Next steps

Community feedback received during this consultation will be reviewed and considered as we progress. There will be further opportunities to have your say on the risk management options prior to the public exhibition of the draft FRMSP in mid 2027.

Sutherland Shire Council, in partnership with the NSW Government, has engaged Worley Consulting to prepare a Flood Risk Management Study and Plan (FRMSP) for Kurnell including catchment areas across the Kurnell Peninsula. See the full study area here.

The Kurnell FRMSP will help us understand local flooding issues and develop practical, evidence-based flood mitigation priorities that are eligible for state government funding support.

As part of the flood risk management process, homes and businesses along Captain Cook Drive will be modelled to understand how overland flow paths impact emergency access routes and the surrounding catchment areas. Findings from these additional investigations will be incorporated into the FRMSP.

Have your say

We’re now collecting information from residents to better understand local conditions and past flooding events, and to gather ideas on potential flood risk management measures. Your feedback and experiences will directly inform the updated study and plan.

Please share your thoughts by Sunday 15 March 2026:

Community information sessions

You are invited to attend our community information (drop-in) sessions to ask questions and share your information directly with the project team.

Sessions will be held:
  • Wednesday 25 February 2026 between 5pm – 7pm at Wanda Surf Life Saving Club, 2 Marine Esplanade, Cronulla NSW 2230. Please enter the surf club from the beach side on the ground floor.
  • Saturday 28 February 2026, between 1pm – 3pm at Marton Community Hall, Captain Cook Drive, Kurnell NSW 2231.

Next steps

Community feedback received during this consultation will be reviewed and considered as we progress. There will be further opportunities to have your say on the risk management options prior to the public exhibition of the draft FRMSP in mid 2027.

Page last updated: 17 Feb 2026, 10:58 AM