Protecting the District, Supporting the Environment KOO WEE RUP / LONGWARRY FLOOD PROTECTION DISTRICT Advisory Committee Meeting Dec 2013

DISTRICT MAP

ASSET INVENTORY 175km CARRIER DRAINS 1 FORD CROSSING 375km PRECEPT DRAINS 126km LEVEE BANKS 358 FLOODGATES KWR OFFICE & DEPOT 55 DRAINAGE BRIDGES

PRECEPT DRAIN CARRIER DRAIN CARRIER VS PRECEPT

 Properties do not pay general Waterways and Drainage Charge  Pay exclusive amount (precept charge) that deliver specific levels of service  Main carrier drains carry flows with 7 or 15 year ARI depending on location. Local drains may flood more frequently  In rural, flat lands drains carry flows with a 1 or 2 year ARI before spilling onto floodplain  Advisory Committee, consulting on levels of service and charging arrangements, has existed since State Rivers and Water Supply Commission become responsible  Melbourne Water has continued to consult with the customer committee Regular meetings to monitor activities and discuss future service needs Charges discussed on annual basis with ESC annual approval process FUNDING & MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WORKS  $1.2m per year – veg removal, desilt, banks stabilisation, weed control, channel grass mowing  Funded through a “precept rate” and developed with the KWRLFPD Advisory C’ttee  Driven by customer feedback and Risk Management Framework  Robust internal process to manage environmental impacts (SEPHA, MEMPs, AMP)  Clear advice from DSEWPaC on EPBC application to routine maintenance = increased certainty  In the process of improving asset management approach and systems to better set and maintain drainage levels of service (SAMP Pilot)  Drought saw LoS, and Precept pricing drop = decreased hydraulic capacity in drains  Flood has raised community expectations for flood protection LoS. In the process of re-instating LoS through priority works

BUDGET EXPENDITURE 2012/13 $800k PRECEPT DRAINS $400k CARRIER DRAINS $962k PRIORITY PROJECTS ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WORKS 2012/13

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

PRIORITY PROJECTS ACHIEVEMENTS $962k

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

BEFORE AFTER

BUDGET FORECAST 2013/14 $800k PRECEPT DRAINS $400k CARRIER DRAINS $1.2m PRIORITY PROJECTS

THE FUTURE