Murray River Council has formally endorsed the Moama Flood Risk Management Study and Plan at this week's Council meeting.
The decision follows a public exhibition period and further clarification to council on the governance oversight and peer reviews that supported the development of the Study and Plan.
The adopted Plan recommends a range of actions including flood mitigation works, updates to development controls, and improvements to local flood warning systems. These measures aim to reduce the risk and potential damage from future riverine flooding events and support responding agencies during emergencies.
Key proposed flood modification measures in Moama's plan include:
- Construction of a new levee along the Murray River near Tindarra Resort, with provisions for a temporary levee during the interim period.
- Upgrades to the existing Moama Town Levee to ensure adequate freeboard.
- Review and enhancement of Council's stormwater drainage system to prevent backflow from the river.
- Installation of permanent stormwater pumps at Chanter Street.
- Completion of a pre-feasibility study for a levee at Bartlett Street.
The Moama Flood Risk Management Study and Plan is the second stage of the Echuca Moama Torrumbarry Flood Study and Risk Management Plan Project; a collaborative effort between Campaspe and Murray River Councils, the Victorian North Central Catchment Management Authority, the Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action, and the NSW Department of Planning and Environment.
Development of the Draft Moama Flood Risk Management Study and Plan was supported by a public exhibition period including a community information drop-in session. Several submissions were made via council's Your Say page, the community meeting and via email and meetings with staff and Councillors.
These were incorporated into Appendix B of the report.
Mayor, Cr John Harvie said adoption of the Plan is a critical step in implementing some of the recommended mitigation measures.
"The Plan outlines priority flood mitigation works in Moama, including addressing inadequate freeboard in the Moama Town Levee System and the need for a new levee near the Tindarra Resort to prevent breakout flows."
"Council has sought grant funding to commence design of these works, but this is contingent on having an adopted Plan in place," he said.
The Moama Flood Risk Management Study and Plan will be available for viewing on Council's website.
