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PROJECT UPDATE - DECEMBER 2024

While our consultants are working through the final stages of their analysis and reporting, we have commenced key stakeholder consultation to help us refine the reporting, insights, and next steps.

We wanted to keep you updated and anticipate having their insights completed early in 2025, at which point we will reach out to share the findings and discuss the next steps.

Thank you for your patience as we work to ensure a thorough and informed process. We look forward to connecting again in the new year.

Consultation for Stage 1 has now closed.

Thank you for your feedback. You can read about the engagement key findings for this stage below.

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.


Community Consultation & Engagement

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

  • STAGE 1 - Community feedback requested to obtain local flood information and experiences.
  • STAGE 2 - Engagement with key stakeholders and general community.
  • STAGE 3 - The assessment report will be presented online.

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Map of Central Geelong Catchment

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