Flood Mitigation Improvements Creswick Thursday 13 November 2014

BACKGROUND Population 3,300 Three flood events 72 homes and 16 businesses Many community facilities Recovery Program $29.8M

Main waterway Creswick Creek Major storages upstream – Cosgrove Reservoir 680ML – St Georges Lake 200ML Top of Catchment BACKGROUND

Community Think Tank Collaborative approach Community involvement Study area 85km 2 Structural Mitigation Non Structural Mitigation OVERVIEW

MODELLED OPTIONS

PREFERRED OPTION Mitigation Works – Creek clearing & deepening – Flap valves on drain outlets – Bridge Upgrades – Levees

PREFERRED OPTION

RESULTS

PROCESS & PARTNERSHIPS Funding Secured Agency concerns Community Think Tnk Council concerns Community Steering Group Technical Working Group Final Plan Community Engagement NCCMA Vic Roads DEPI Parks Vic Vic SES Community (Chair) Water Technology

47 Submissions Received 33 Supportive 14 not supportive Additional Consultation Majority of opposition withdrawn COMMUNITY RESPONSE

Physical Protection Increased awareness – Community – Response agencies Relocated facilities COMMUNITY RESILIANCE