This report is part of council's commitment to reporting back to the community. It highlights how we listened and what we heard, insights that will ultimately shape the direction of the Council Plan and accompanying Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan.
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Northern Grampians Shire has a long history of flooding including a significant flood event in October 2022. This impacted the areas of Glenorchy, Great Western, Halls Gap, Marnoo, Navarre, and St Arnaud. For more information on this event please visit Flood Recovery.
The lead time to respond to a flood event may be limited. All households and businesses at risk of flooding should develop an emergency plan and be aware of their flood risk. Households and businesses should refer to their Local Flood Guide or Municipal Flood Emergency Plan for more information.
Please visit the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) website to view the Northern Grampians Shire Municipal Flood Emergency Plan, Halls Gap Local Flood Guide, Glenorchy Local Flood Guide, and other Northern Grampians Shire flood information.
VICSES is the responsible agency for flood, storm, and landslide emergencies.