Residents in Teesdale are invited to provide feedback on initial flood maps developed as part of the Teesdale Flood Study at an information session to be held at the Teesdale Community Hall on Thursday 9 March, 2023 from 4 to 6pm.
At the information session, Teesdale residents will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the flood maps which have been developed following community consultation undertaken in 2022. Residents are also invited to provide additional information on the historic flooding events that have been modelled.
Residents are also encouraged to bring photos or evidence of historic flood events, as well as information on potential Aboriginal cultural heritage values (such as scar trees) in the vicinity of Native Hut Creek.
Golden Plains Shire Mayor Cr Brett Cunningham encouraged Teesdale residents to attend the information session to provide valuable insight into the Teesdale Flood Study.
Community feedback has been integral in the development of the initial flood maps and I would encourage Teesdale residents to again take the opportunity to have their say and provide additional information on the historic flooding events that have been modelled.
At the information session, Council staff will provide residents with information on the study results so far and answer any questions residents may have.
The Teesdale Flood Study will provide a more accurate picture of flood mapping in Teesdale, which will be used to inform future urban planning and to alert emergency management organisations of areas of risk in a flood event.
Council commenced the Teesdale Flood Study in August 2022 to determine the potential impacts of riverine flooding in Teesdale from Native Hut Creek and a key tributary and provide more accurate flood mapping in the township.
As part of the Teesdale Flood Study the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation have been consulted about Aboriginal Cultural Heritage around Native Hut Creek and if Aboriginal Cultural Heritage values are found, potential flood mitigation options will be identified.
The Teesdale Flood Study is supported by the Victorian Government, with $162,700 from the Risk and Resilience Grants Program through Emergency Management Victoria. The program is jointly funded by the Australian Government in partnership with the States and Territories under the National Partnership Agreement for Disaster Risk Reduction.
Further information about the Teesdale Flood Study can be found online at www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations.
Council’s Strategic Planning team is also available to speak directly with residents about the Teesdale Flood Study; call 5220 7111 or email [email protected].