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Council to release Flood Resilient Homes Guide

By Louie Cina

Sep 25, 2026

Council received the drafts at its September 22 meeting. Photo by McPherson Media Group

Flood mitigation comes in many forms, including preparation and building design.

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That’s one of the key lessons Cr Paul Jarman said came out of the devastating 2022 Rochester floods, which helped inform Campaspe Shire Council’s Flood Resilient Homes Guide.

Spearheaded by the Rochester Flood Recovery Committee, the guide and accompanying fact sheets provide homeowners with practical ways they can mitigate potential flood damage to their property.

The final drafts of the documents were roundly praised by councillors when presented at the September 22 meeting, with Cr Rob Amos suggesting the resources should be shared nationwide.

“It’s a great report which can be used right across Australia,” he said.

“I’d like to see our council forward this on to the Australian Local Government Association and offer it to them to go around.”

The report was funded by Victorian and Federal Government grants and will be distributed online and through service centres and libraries.