Regional Flood Mitigation Program
The former Regionall Flood Mitigation Program was introduced in 1999 by the Australian Government to reduce the cost of flooding in rural, regional and outer metropolitan Australia.
On 1 July 2007, the program was incorporated into the Natural Disaster Mitigation Program to maximise flexibility and streamline administration.
In 2009-2010, the funding for flood mitigation related projects previously offered under the NDMP was incorporated into the Natural Disaster Resilience Program (NDRP).
About the Regional Flood Mitigation Program - Over the life of the program approximately $75 million was allocated to more than 270 projects nationwide.
Funds were available for flood mitigation measures that:
- protected the community and its existing infrastructure
- promoted community safety, and
- reduced the loss of life and flood damage.
Projects included measures such as:
- flood warning systems
- house raising
- flood proofing buildings
- bypass floodways, and
- retarding basins.
Regional Flood Mitigation Program Approved Projects - a list of projects approved by the program.
Regional Flood Mitigation Program Case Studies - information on the Bathurst flood mitigation scheme, Kiwirrkurra flood mitigation works and the Ovens and King River flood warning system.