The City of Greater Geelong is working with authorities to respond as quickly as possible to the impacts of flooding across the region.
Several City-owned recreation facilities have been closed until further notice:
- Barwon Valley Activity Centre
- Balyang Par 3 Golf Course
- Barwon Valley Golf Club
- Lara Golf Club
- Belmont Criterium Track
- Belmont Park Pavilion.
The Belmont Dog Park remains closed having not yet re-opened following previous flooding.
Queens Park Golf Club is open, but has been reduced to nine holes.
The City's Belmont Depot has been inundated and staff have been evacuated to protect their safety.
Multiple roads in the region have been impacted by flooding and City Works crews have been implementing road closures today.
City Works crews continue to respond to road and drainage repair requests, however the current rain event has seen the volume of work escalate significantly once again.
Some unsealed roads that had been rebuilt since flooding a fortnight ago have been washed away again during the past two days.
The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority has advised that all access to the Barwon River in Geelong is closed due to public health and safety concerns.
Road closure and traffic information is available via the VicRoads website: http://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/
Mayor Trent Sullivan
The continued heavy rain is creating further stress for the community, particularly those with homes and businesses in low lying areas..We ask that everyone look after yourselves and your family members by obeying road closure signs and never attempting to drive, walk or cycle through floodwaters.
The City's customer service line is receiving a high volume of calls and unfortunately staff are being subject to abuse. We understand the community wants to see roads and potholes fixed as quickly as possible but the amount of work is just enormous.Please be kind, both to our customer service staff on the phone and to our crews out on the road – they're doing the absolute best they can in very difficult circumstances.
