The Rochester and surrounding communities are invited to participate in reviewing the calibration model of the 2011 and 2022 flood events along the Campaspe River. Your input is crucial to ensure the model accurately reflects the flood levels and behaviour observed during these events.
Campaspe Shire Mayor Daniel Mackell encourages community members to come along and review the model.
"Since collecting valuable information from the community at the drop-in sessions last year, the flood study project team has been diligently working to build a computer model that accurately replicates the flood levels and behaviour of the 2011 and 2022 flood events along the Campaspe River between Lake Eppalock and Echuca.
"This is the most tedious and time-consuming component of the Rochester Flood Study. It is critical that the model accurately replicates the behaviour of the river and its floodplain, and this is where the community can assist with verifying this information," he said.
During these sessions, attendees will be able to view the modelled mapping, discuss observations with flood engineers, and highlight any discrepancies between the model and actual events.
Drop-in Sessions:
- Date: Thursday, 8 May 2025
- Times: 3.00pm – 5.00pm and 6.00pm – 7.30pm
- Location: Campaspe Flood Recovery Hub, 48 Mackay Street, Rochester
Once completed, flood study project team will commence modelling the mitigation options already received from the community and seek further suggestions for flood mitigation works for investigation using the computerised flood model. Further suggestions for mitigation works are welcome at any time. These investigations will include a detailed assessment of the benefits to Rochester of the Lake Eppalock Technical Study findings. It is anticipated this will commence in late July 2025.
"Your feedback will help us fine-tune the model and proceed with mapping design flood events and hazard mapping to ensure the success of the Rochester Flood Study," Cr Mackrell said.
