For this reason, Greater Shepparton City Council invites expressions of interest from locals who would like to join the Project Steering Committee for the Murchison Floodplain Management Study.
Backed by the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority, council has secured crucial funding through the Risk and Resilience Program to tackle flood challenges in the area.
This initiative, supported by the Australian and Victorian governments, seeks to strengthen flood resilience and significantly mitigate flood risks for the community.
“This is a vital initiative to help reduce the impacts of flooding in Murchison,” City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Shane Sali said.
“By updating flood intelligence, exploring structural and non-structural measures and engaging with the community, we aim to create a safer and more resilient future for the region.”
The project will focus on assessing flood risks, updating mapping and modelling, and ultimately developing a comprehensive Floodplain Management Plan.
The committee of local representatives will play a crucial role by providing insights on flood impacts and contributing to key aspects of the project.
Members will gather up to six times during the project, slated for completion by May 2026.
Key objectives include updating flood intelligence products, evaluating potential flood mitigation works, and identifying additional strategies such as planning controls and warning systems.
The broader community can also participate through public information sessions and a mid-2025 survey.
Residents with local knowledge eager to make a difference are encouraged to submit their expressions of interest for the committee by Friday, January 17, 2025.
For more details, visit shaping.greatershepparton.com.au/murchison-flood-resilience or contact council’s strategic planning team on 5832 9700.
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