The Goulburn Broken catchment has been significantly impacted by the flood events between Spring 2022 and Summer 2024.
Waterways Recovery – second stage:
Throughout 2023, Goulburn Broken CMA assessed waterways impacted by the October and November 2022 floods. This work continued in response to further flood events in Spring 2023 and Summer 2024.
Flood recovery funding initially targeted works of an urgent nature, such as debris management, as access conditions improved.
During 2023, GB CMA also used limited available funds to undertake and support higher priority works needed to protect waterways and public assets, such as:
- Waterways or riparian fence repair;
- Erosion and sediment management;
- Revegetation and weed control.
In April 2024, GB CMA received additional State Government funding to support a second stage of flood recovery works.
This stage will enable GB CMA to complete a program of previously assessed and unfunded priority works and activities on flood affected waterways.
To discuss further opportunities for works to protect waterways and public assets call the GB CMA on (03) 5822 7700 or email: reception@gbcma.vic.gov.au
Works on Waterways Permit
Individuals who wish to undertake works to address flood-related damage to private property or assets on a waterway must apply for, and be issued with, a Works on Waterways Permit. Goulburn Broken CMA encourages landholders to continue to work with us to gain approvals to undertake flood recovery works.
Click here for information: Works on Waterways Permits - GB CMA - Goulburn Broken CMA.
For Works on Waterways permit applications that are directly related to flood damage that occurred during the Spring 2022 and Summer 2024 floods, the normal application fee is being waived.
If you require further information related to a Works on Waterways Permit, please telephone Goulburn Broken CMA on (03) 5822 7700 or email: planning@gbcma.vic.gov.au
Useful Links
The following links to government agencies may also be useful in flood recovery:
2022 Victorian Flood Recovery | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)