One of 10 initiatives statewide, the Regional Flood Risk Reduction Grants Program will support infrastructure such as moveable barriers and flood gates.
Premier Jacinta Allan hopes the investment in mitigation can limit the impact of future disasters.
“There has been a significant amount of work done to rebuild communities after recent flood events, and we will continue to do what we can to support residents, business owners and others into the future,” she said.
“Supporting flood mitigation works will help communities plan ahead and minimise the impacts of emergencies.”
Funding for the projects will be shared between state and local government, including Campaspe Shire Council, North Central Catchment Management Authority and VICSES.
The funds will be administered by Emergency Management Victoria.
State Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes said the funding would help future-proof towns such as Rochester.
“We’ve seen first hand the impact flooding can have on our community,” she said.
“These grants will help us strengthen our defences and build a more resilient future.”
Campaspe Shire Council is accepting community feedback on the Echuca East levee draft design until Monday, August 25.
Feedback on the draft design can be submitted until Monday, August 25 by emailing, mailing, or visiting the council in-person at the Echuca library.
On Tuesday, August 19, two community drop-in sessions will be held by the council at its offices from 10am to 11am, and 5.30pm to 6.30pm.
To view the draft design and leave feedback online, visit campaspe.vic.gov.au/Our-council/Now-open
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