1 Introduction

Cardno were commissioned by Shoalhaven City Council to undertake the Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan for the Kangaroo Valley catchment. The study has been undertaken to define the existing flooding behaviour and associated hazards of the study area, and to investigate possible mitigation options to reduce flood damage and risk. The tasks were undertaken alongside community consultation to ensure that community concerns were addressed. This report details the flood damages assessment, the environmental, social and policy review, and the investigations undertaken into potential flood mitigation options. The findings of this report will be used to develop the Floodplain Risk Management Plan.