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Floodplain Management & Waterways Permits

Through the floodplain management program, the Goulburn Broken CMA aims to share flood knowledge to build flood-resilient communities and to assist with building and land-use planning applications. This program is guided by the Goulburn Broken Regional Floodplain Management Strategy. As caretakers of waterway health, the Goulburn Broken CMA coordinates the assessment and the issuing of works on waterways permits.

Works on Waterways Permits

The Goulburn Broken CMA has the functions under the Water Act 1989 to assess works on waterway applications, and where appropriate, issue permits to construct works or undertake activities on a waterway.

Applying for Flood Advice

Flood advice can be obtained directly from the Goulburn Broken CMA by submitting a completed application form (below) with a processing fee.

Land-use Planning and Building Self-Assessment

This Self-Assessment Guide section covers: Flood Controls in Municipal Planning Schemes and Flood Mapping not shown in Planning Schemes.

Goulburn Broken Community Flood Intelligence Portal

The Goulburn Broken Community Flood Intelligence Portal allows you to view flood maps, search properties and create a property flood report and flood information including estimated 100-year ARI flood levels.

Declaration and Revocation 1% Annual Exceedance Probability (AEP) Flood Level

The Goulburn Broken CMA intends to recommence the declaration of 1% AEP flood levels across the Goulburn Broken Catchment. As a pilot, the CMA intends to make a declaration for Nagambie 1% AEP Flood Levels under the requirements of the Water Act 1989. The declaration process includes engagement and consultation with stakeholders and the community. Further, the Goulburn Broken CMA Intends to revoke outdated designated and declared flood levels

Levees Repairs and Maintenance Permits and Permit Exemptions

On Crown land, a levee maintenance permit scheme is set out in the Water Act 1989 and permits are issued by Catchment Management Authorities (CMA) as delegates of the Minister. On private land, repairs and routine maintenance of levees is set out under the relevant council planning scheme, including planning permit exemptions.

Strategic Levee Categorisation Project

This levee project will research, develop and prepare flood information that will improve intelligence to assist with flood preparedness, infrastructure resilience and to improve existing flood management strategies and plans.

Channel Bank Removal Guide

Modernisation of the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District irrigation network (through the Connections Program) opens up opportunities for landholders to carry out works on their properties.

Quarries on the Goulburn Floodplain

The Goulburn Broken CMA in association with the Department of Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has investigated the risks posed by large scale quarrying (sand and gravel extraction) on the floodplain in the event of a large flood along the mid-Goulburn River, primarily the reach from Yea to the Hume Freeway (north of Seymour).

Flood Studies

Through the implementation of the Regional Floodplain Management Strategy, the Goulburn Broken CMA works with Local Government, Victoria State Emergency Service, Bureau of Meteorology, other agencies and the community to develop flood studies.

Goulburn Broken Regional Floodplain Management Strategy (2018-2028)

The Victorian Government requires Catchment Management Authorities to develop and periodically review Regional Floodplain Management Strategies, in partnership with councils, the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) and their local communities. A mid-term review of the Strategies was completed in mid-2023.

Existing Declared Flood Levels

Goulburn Broken CMA Referral Register

Under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Sec 56A) and Planning and Environment Regulations 2015 (Sec 23), the Goulburn Broken CMA maintains a referral register. This relates to section 55 referrals from responsible authorities (usually local government authorities) whereby the Goulburn Broken CMA provides advice as a recommending authority. You may access this register on the link below.

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