Have your say on flood planning for Rickabys Creek Catchment

Sunday, 20 July 2025

Penrith City Council is inviting residents to provide feedback on the Draft Rickabys Creek Catchment Flood Study, which will be on public exhibition from Thursday 17 July to Thursday 14 August 2025.

This study covers parts of Agnes Banks, Londonderry, Castlereagh, the western side of Berkshire Park, the northern side of Cranebrook and a small part of Llandilo.

The purpose of the study is to better understand local overland flood behaviour, including how it interacts with flooding from the Nepean River. It also aims to identify flood-prone areas and guide future flood risk management planning.

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said the study is a key step in Council’s efforts to strengthen the City’s preparedness for future flood events.

“Understanding how flooding behaves in our local area is essential to protecting our community,” Cr Carney said.

“We’re encouraging residents to review the draft study and share their local knowledge. Your feedback will help shape how we manage flood risks and improve safety across the catchment.”

A community information session will be held from 6pm-8pm on Wednesday 30 July 2025 at the Andromeda Community Centre, 79-81 Andromeda Drive, Cranebrook. A presentation by the study’s consultant will begin at 6.30pm, with Council staff and consultants available throughout the session to answer questions and provide further information.

Residents can view the draft study and provide feedback via the Your Say Penrith website: yoursaypenrith.com.au/RickabysCkfs

Information contained within this news release was correct as at Sunday, 20 July 2025.