Melbourne Water is working to update flood information for all of Melbourne, including Nillumbik Shire Council.
Flood models are used to:
- ensure the community is aware of their flood risk and what to do in a flood event
- update Municipal Flood Emergency Management Plans and Local Flood Guides
- update planning scheme controls to ensure planning and building decisions take flood risk into consideration
- inform long-term, sustainable, flood mitigation options.
Melbourne Water is now inviting residents to share their recent experiences with flooding issues in your street or local neighbourhoods to help inform the data collection and identify key flooding hot spots.
Mayor John Dumaresq said that the flood mapping will be beneficial for our community's safety and future infrastructure planning.
"Collecting accurate and up-to-date flood mapping data is essential to keeping our community safe and informed. It helps us plan smarter, respond faster, and build greater resilience against future flood events," Cr Dumaresq said.
By identifying flooding hot spots, this data will guide future investments and ensure that infrastructure is built to better withstand severe weather and protect homes, businesses and essential services.
Melbourne Water uses the best available data and tools to build their flood models – but the community's local knowledge can help make them even better.
"The community's real-world insights will help ensure the Melbourne Water's flood models reflect what happens on the ground," Cr Dumaresq said.
To complete the survey, visit Melbourne Water Let's Talk.
Feedback closes Sunday 24 August.
