The 2012 floods inundated buildings in Yarrawonga West, from homes along Havenstock Drive (pictured) to businesses in the industrial park, and cut off streets and roads for days.
Moira Shire Council is requesting feedback on the Yarrawonga West Drainage Draft Master Plan which aims to protect homes and businesses, while allowing for future development in Yarrawonga.
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The plan which aims to protect our urban, industrial, and rural areas from significant storm events, is now available for community feedback.
To effectively manage flood risks, the draft master plan includes the development of additional retention basins and wetlands. These key components are designed to handle stormwater, reduce flood risks and improve environmental outcomes.
Council CEO Matthew Morgan said enhancing community resilience through infrastructure planning was a key focus for council.
“We’re in the final stages of planning for the Numurkah Flood Levee for example, and the release of the Yarrawonga West Drainage Plan shows our commitment to addressing these issues across the district,” Mr Morgan said.
“Council’s priority is to safeguard homes and businesses from severe weather events, like flooding and the draft master plan identifies flood-prone areas, develops effective flood prevention measures, and ensures new developments meet required drainage standards.
“By creating this comprehensive plan, council aims to reduce flooding risks and support sustainable growth in Yarrawonga.
“Council understands the impact storm flooding has on the community and is committed to implementing positive changes through this master plan.
“Community input is valuable in ensuring the plan meets the needs of all residents and helps prevent future flooding events.”
Initial estimates show that more than $12 million in drainage infrastructure is required to deliver the master plan. To deliver the plan, a robust funding strategy will need to be developed, which may include a combination of funding from other levels of government, developer contributions and council.
The plan would be carried out in five stages, with construction of the first to begin in 2025/26 and the final stage to start in 2029/30.
Two of the basins as seen looking south over Yarrawonga’s industrial park.
The plan allows for adjustments from stage to stage, with basin three currently situated east of the old sewerage treatment plant but the plan allows flexibility to move it directly onto the sewerage site, following a decontamination process, if needed.
The basins will be connected by pipes with council saying the plan will “provide storm water management as per the Infrastructure Design Manual requirements for urban areas and reduce the impact of flooding to the Yarrawonga community”.
The 2012 floods inundated buildings in Yarrawonga West, from homes along Havenstock Drive to businesses in the industrial park, and cut off streets and roads for days.
Residents can view copies of the draft master plan online or request a printed version at Council’s Customer Service Centres.
Council staff will be available to discuss the draft masterplan with the Yarrawonga community at the Town Hall, between 9am and 4.30pm this Friday June 21, and Friday, June 28.
Until Sunday, June 30, you can submit feedback online at www.moiramatters.com.au/yarrawonga-west-drainage-masterplan.
For those who have trouble accessing the website call council’s Customer Service Centre at (03) 5871 9222, or email projectsdelivery@moira.vic.gov.au
