Marnoo Flood Study

Local flood study modelling and mapping of Marnoo flood events

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This project will map flooding throughout the Marnoo township to inform design and infrastructure needs to manage water flows into the future.

Project Timeline

Step 1.Review flood maps and impact assessment data

Collate and review flood data, including photos from council and community members, impact data and local water system assessments. 

July 2022 - August 2022

Step 2.Develop new flood maps

Use data insights to draft new flood maps and determine risk profile.

September 2022 - November 2022

Step 3.Finalise flood maps and flood study

Provide draft flood maps to the Marnoo community for feedback. Investigate flood mitigation options. Publish upon finalisation.

A community drop-in session was held in Marnoo on 16 March to review the draft flood maps and discuss flood mitigation options with council staff, North Central Catchment Management Authority and the Water Technology (Water Tech) Environmental Services consultant.

January 2023 - June 2023

Community Engagement

Community Drop-In Session

Come along to Marnoo Hub on Thursday 16 March from 10am to 12 noon to meet with council staff, North Central Catchment Management Authority and the Water Technology (Water Tech) Environmental Services consultant to review the draft flood maps and discuss flood mitigation options.

This is an opportunity to share localised knowledge and to verify map detailing.

If you are unable to attend, please feel welcome to contact Ben Hughes from WaterTech ben.hughes@watertech.com.au or call Nic Murphy, NGSC Coordinator Engineering Services on 03 5358 8700.

Project enquiries

Infrastructure Team

Nic Murphy

ngshire@ngshire.vic.gov.au

03 5358 8749

 

Reference documents

2011 Flood-Event Calibration Map - Marnoo Flood Study(PDF, 2MB)

Marnoo Flood Study- Final Summary Report(PDF, 7MB)

 

 

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