Governor of Victoria, Linda Dessau AC CVO, has toured flood damage and ongoing recovery efforts in the historic township of Seymour.
The Governor, along with Victoria’s Emergency Management Commissioner, Andrew Crisp APM, met with local community members, Councillors, and Mitchell Shire’s Flood Recovery team on Friday.
The October flood event saw the Goulburn River at Seymour peak at 8.23 metres in the early hours of Friday 15 October 2022, directly impacting 260 properties and damaging a range of community assets including roads, parks and sporting facilities.
The visit included a tour of the Seymour Flood Recovery Hub, the Seymour Visitor Information Centre, and flood-impacted areas including Kings Park Reserve and the riverfront parks, the Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Walk, and the flood-affected business precinct.
Local community members, including facility representatives, business owners, and residents, were able to speak with the Governor and Commissioner Crisp about their personal experiences and challenges due to the flood.
“Thanks to everyone who we’ve had the opportunity to meet today. It’s been so important to listen to those experiences,” said Commissioner Crisp.
“I look forward to keeping in contact with this great community.”
Mitchell Shire Council Mayor, Fiona Stevens said she was delighted and very appreciative of the Governor and Commissioner for taking time from their demanding schedules to visit the town.
“It’s very reassuring that they want to personally see the ongoing challenges and hear from those directly impacted,” she said.
“We know we still have a long road ahead and we welcome their interest, advocacy and support as we move forward.”
