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Flood resiliency projects

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About the projects

The City of Greater Bendigo has applied for four flood resilience projects under round two of the Federal Government’s Disaster Ready Fund, following the flood and storm events experienced across the municipality in early 2024.

Projects being advocated for

Project 1 – Huntly drainage analysis and flood mitigation action plan

Analysis of drainage and other flood mitigation opportunities, mainly focused on the area of Goldleaf Wetland.

Project 2 – Minor drainage and culvert improvement program

Proposed works include:

  • Debris removal in waterways (many of which are not managed by the City)
  • Addressing floodways that cut off access to properties
  • Upgrade culverts, table drains etc. where frequent flooding occurs
  • Improve existing detention basins to increase flood resilience
Project 3 - Waterway Flood Mitigation Management Plans

Develop management plans for waterways in Epsom, Huntly, Junortoun and Heathcote. The project will include flood modelling, input from hydrologists and ecologists, and workshops with stakeholders and the community.

Project 4 - Goornong Flood Study

Develop a flood study to inform land use and development outcomes in the draft Goornong Structure Plan. The study will also identify planning scheme overlays for areas at risk of flooding and consider local mitigation measures.