Floodplain Management Australia

2021 is an important year for the FMA as it marks the "60th Anniversary" of its establishment. FMA, formerly the Floodplain Management Association and before that the Flood Mitigation Authorities of NSW, was established in 1961 when four coastal flood mitigation authorities met at the Maitland Town Hall to share ideas and technical solutions to flo... oding, and to explore avenues for mutual assistance. Since that time the network has expanded nationally to include over 160 Members from all avenues of flood risk management in Australia and abroad and is the key voice for FRM in the nation. FMA is committed to promoting wise floodplain development and helping reduce the risks of flooding to life and property. FMA is a network of trusted flood professionals - engineers, land use planners, technicians and decision makers - dedicated to working with all states and territories to raise awareness and the priority of flooding. The association has links to flood related organisations in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and New Zealand. FMA promotes wise land use planning principles to guide appropriate development within floodplain areas. We support programs which manage flood risks and the impact of flooding and reduce private and public flood losses. We represent Members' interests at State, Territory and Commonwealth Government levels, promote public awareness of flood issues, support flood education programs and improve the knowledge and skills of floodplain management practitioners. In 2009, in partnership with the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (formerly known as the Office of Environment and Heritage) and the University of Technology Sydney we initiated Australia's only industry-based flood risk management course tailored to the needs of technical and land use planning staff and elected Council representatives. FMA has Members in NSW, Queensland, ACT, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia.Read More