The village of Georges Plains is located approximately 13 km south-west of Bathurst on the Trunkey Road. The village is located on the left bank of Georges Plains Creek immediately upstream of its confluence with Vale Creek (also known as Queen Charlottes Vale Creek). Anecdotal evidence suggests that the village can be affected by floodwaters from both creeks. Flooding from Georges Plains Creek can be exacerbated by flood debris collecting on the road bridge.

The purpose of this Floodplain Risk Management Plan is to examine the flood liability and effects on flooding of the village of Georges Plains, near Bathurst, and to recommend floodplain management options. The following issues specific to Georges Plains were identified in the Brief:

• Loss of bridge waterway area due to vegetation trapping sand and silt.
• Enlarging the channel of Georges Plains Ck from the confluence with Queen Charlottes Vale Ck and the upstream end of the village as a floodplain management option.
• The impacts of sand and gravel extraction for commercial purposes (assumed to be minimising flooding impacts).
• Voluntary purchase of low lying properties as a floodplain management option
• The impact of the belt of trees upstream of the bridge on flooding.