Council has completed the Draft Emu Plains Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan as part of its city-wide Floodplain Risk Management Program.

The draft study is now on public exhibition to seek community feedback before finalisation and adoption.

The study area includes the suburbs of Emu Plains, Emu Heights and Leonay. It covers approximately 10.8 square kilometres and is generally bounded by the Nepean River to the east and the LGA boundary to the west.

The study has been prepared by engineering consultants Catchment Simulation Solutions, overseen by the Penrith Floodplain Risk Management Committee with support from the NSW Government.

Your feedback is vital to help us update flood information and plan for, predict and manage flood risks across the catchment.

Download the reports

More information: Download the Emu Plains Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan Factsheet

Community Information Session
We invite residents to learn more about the draft report by attending our Community Information Session from 6pm-8pm on Tuesday 24 March (presentation starts at 6.30pm) at the Emu Plains Community Hall, 4 Lawson St, Emu Plains. You can also watch the recorded video presentation.

HAVE YOUR SAY
We welcome all feedback to the Draft Emu Plains Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan before submissions close on Thursday 16 April 2026. You can provide your comments in the section below, or send your feedback via email or in writing.

Email: council@penrith.city

Mail:
General Manager
Penrith City Council
PO Box 60
Penrith NSW 2751

Please title your submission: Draft Emu Plains Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan – Public Comment