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Have your say on floodplain management priorities

Monday 6 November, 2017
The Goulburn Broken Regional Floodplain Management Strategy is now out for public comment and feedback.

Development of the draft strategy was co-ordinated by the Goulburn Broken CMA in partnership with the eight local councils in the catchment, Traditional Owners and other agencies with floodplain management functions such as water authorities and the VicSES. Community input from a series of public sessions held earlier this year has also been incorporated into the draft strategy.

The draft strategy focuses on improving community resilience, managing flood risk and protecting the environmental and cultural values of floodplains.

Goulburn Broken CMA Floodplain Manager Guy Tierney said floodplains supported the agriculture, food processing, forestry and tourism industries that underpin the regional economy.

"However, major floods can destroy or damage crops, property and infrastructure, causing significant social disruption and economic costs," he said.

"Therefore the best way to help people prepare for living in a floodplain area is to give the community access to accurate flood information.

"This is why sharing reliable information is a priority action within all four of the Strategy’s broad program themes - Flood Mitigation, Total Flood Warning Systems, Land-use Planning and Municipal Flood Emergency Plans."

Implementing many of the draft strategy’s actions – such as improving flood warning systems or developing floodplain management plans – will depend on funding. An Action-Investment Plan has also been developed to prioritise local and regional floodplain management activities as government grants become available.

The draft strategy, a feedback form and a summary of priority actions in each of the local government areas – Campaspe, Moira, Benalla, Mansfield, Murrindini, Mitchell, Strathbogie and Greater Shepparton – are available here.

The community has until 5pm Monday December 4 to provide feedback

The Goulburn Broken CMA acknowledges and respects First Nations people and the deep connection they have with their land and waters.


We acknowledge the Yorta Yorta and Taungurung people and their ancestors/forbears as Traditional Owners of the land and waters in the Goulburn Broken Catchment (and beyond). We value our ongoing partnerships with Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation and Taungurung Land and Waters Council for the health of Country and its people.


We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge and recognise the primacy of Traditional Owners obligations, rights and responsibilities to use and care for their traditional lands and waters.

Shepparton
168 Welsford Street, PO Box 1752, Shepparton VIC 3630
T (03) 5822 7700
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Benalla
89 Sydney Road, PO Box 124, Benalla VIC 3672
T (03) 5822 7700

Yea
Shop 5/10 High Street, Yea VIC 3717
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