Greater Shepparton City Council is working to improve flood preparedness and emergency response by conducting an updated floor level survey across key areas of the region.
The survey, undertaken in partnership with the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority (CMA), will cover Kialla, Mooroopna, Shepparton, Shepparton East and North, Toolamba, and surrounding rural areas along the Goulburn and Broken Rivers, as well as Sevens and Castle Creeks.
The updated survey will supplement data from the original Floodplain Management Study (2002) and support the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) and other emergency agencies in planning for and responding to potential flood events, including evacuation procedures if required.
Council has appointed Onleys Consulting Pty Ltd to conduct the survey, which will take place from mid-April to mid-September.
Council’s Director Sustainable Development, Geraldine Christou said the updated survey was an important step in improving flood risk management for the region.
“This project is a vital investment in our community’s safety and resilience. By updating flood mapping and intelligence, we can better prepare for and respond to future flood events,” she said.
“The data collected will enhance the Goulburn Broken Flood Intelligence Portal, which provides crucial information for emergency planning, land-use decisions, and insurance pricing. It will also help refine the Municipal Flood Emergency Plan to ensure our region is as prepared as possible.”
The survey is being funded through a grant secured by Council under the National Partnership Agreement for Disaster Risk Reduction, administered by Emergency Management Victoria.
The initiative aligns with the Goulburn Broken Regional Floodplain Management Strategy, focusing on improving total flood warning systems, land-use planning, and municipal emergency preparedness.
