1 March, 2022

Severe flooding is currently affecting multiple regions across NSW. The current flood emergency poses a risk to human life.

Urgent assistance

If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

If your reserve(s) is impacted by flooding call the SES on 132 500.

Impacts on Crown reserves

It is expected that many reserves in affected regions are being impacted by the current flooding emergency. Crown land managers (CLMs) are reminded to ensure the safety of all reserve board members, volunteers, employees and the general public during the current conditions.

CLMs must follow the directions of emergency services, including evacuation orders where they are in place.

The State Emergency Service (SES) website contains details of all current evacuation orders.

Support after emergency

Once the initial emergency has passed and the safety of all people, livestock and property has been addressed:

• If you are in a local government area listed in the natural disaster declaration then you (and/or your user groups) may be eligible for assistance with the cleanup and costs incurred in rectifying damage. Options for disaster relief funding to assist with cleanup and rectification of damage are described in the NSW Disaster Relief guidelines.
• Most non-council CLMs are covered by the Crown Land's reserves insurance policy (NSW Treasury Managed Fund). Please contact the Crown Land Insurance Team, listed below, with the details of your situation to see if you are eligible for an insurance claim.
• Other medium-term assistance may be also available through the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund or other funding sources .
• Crown Lands staff are available to support CLMs with any concerns you might have regarding the management of your reserve during these challenging times. Contact details are listed below.

Contact

• General email enquiry -  reserves@crownland.nsw.gov.au
• Insurance email enquiry - insurance.enquiries@crownland.nsw.gov.au
• Phone 1300 886 235
• Visit reservemanager.crownland.nsw.gov.au

Stay safe.

Crown Lands, Department of Planning and Environment