The study will cover the Goornong township and neighbouring areas including North Huntly, Bagshot, North Bagshot, Fosterville, Wellsford and Avonmore.
It will also look into the Bendigo Creek, Crabhole Creek, Reedy Creek, Sandy Creek, Yankee Creek, Five Mile Creek and Gunyah Creek.
Council climate change and environment manager Michelle Wyatt said the study aimed to investigate areas at risk of flooding and consider possible solutions.
“The study will update mapping, taking into account past floods in 2011, 2022 and 2024 to help ensure the maps are as accurate as possible,” she said.
“It will also look at how climate change might affect future floods, find out which areas are most at risk, including homes, roads and train lines, and study different ways to reduce flooding, including ideas from the community.
“It will include recommendations for flood planning overlays to guide future development and will help inform the development of the Goornong Structure Plan.”
The 12-month project will be carried out by engineering firm Cumulus Engineering, with financial backing from the Federal Government’s Disaster Ready Fund.
Council has invited Goornong and district residents to speak with a flood expert about their experiences during drop-in sessions to be held on Thursday, October 9 from 5pm to 8pm.
Alternatively, residents can submit information online.
To book a spot at the drop-in sessions or to submit information online, visit tinyurl.com/5j6snj78
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