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Stage 2: Community Engagement Now Closed

We have now completed detailed flood modelling of the central Geelong catchment, using the latest data and best practice guidelines. You can explore the 1% Annual Exceedance Probability (AEP) flood extent map using the interactive mapping tool below.

We are inviting the community to provide feedback on the modelled flood extent. Your local knowledge is vital in helping us verify the modelling and ensure it reflects real-world conditions.

To help address the identified flooding challenges, the project team has developed a range of preliminary mitigation options. These options are early-stage concepts, and further analysis of selected measures will be undertaken and shared in the final report.

Thank you to everyone who attended our workshops in May 2025. These sessions offered a valuable opportunity to speak directly with our project team and share your insights.

We invite you to review the proposed mitigation options below and share your feedback using the interactive online social map below.

Stages of Community Engagement

Community Consultation and Engagement

Detailed community engagement will be staged throughout the project as follows:

  • STAGE 1 – 2023/2024. Community feedback was sought to obtain local flood information and experiences. Community Engagement Report for Stage 1 can be found here or in the Document Library section of this page.
  • STAGE 2 – 2025. Engagement with key stakeholders and general community seeking feedback on the modelled flood extent.
  • STAGE 3 – The assessment report will be presented online.

Project Background

The Central Geelong Stormwater Management Strategy will assist the City and relevant authorities to better understand and manage flood risk, stormwater quality impacts on local waterways and alternate water supply options for the region. The assessment area consists of the following suburbs: Geelong CBD, Newtown, Geelong West, Manifold Heights and East Geelong.

  • Mitigation Options

    These mitigation options are available for your review. A concise version of these options will be available in the next round of engagement.


    View the mitigation options here 

  • Our mapping tool

    Drop a pin in our map to tell us about your experiences of flooding and provide any comments in relation to the flood extent.

    Feedback closed - thank you 

Workshops held in May 2025

Thank you to everyone who attended the recent Central Geelong Stormwater Management Strategy workshops.

We’ve successfully wrapped up the three workshops and are grateful for the valuable insights shared.

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