Floods

  • Plans in place for flood events

    Interactive flood mapping and the latest data will help Corangamite Shire Council better prepare for flood emergencies and protect the community.

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  • Barwon River flow flips

    Water will stop flowing down the Barwon River’s west branch near Forrest so authorities can repair flood damage which had diverted the river through farmland.

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  • Recycled sewage water heading for river

    Barwon Water will release recycled water into the Barwon River at Birregurra and Winchelsea, with the towns’ recycled water storages nearing capacity after recent wet weather.

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  • Floods delay road works

    Flood-damaged roads, paths, bridges, landslips and fallen trees have forced Surf Coast Shire Council to temporarily suspend its road management plan.

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  • Be aware of road closures

    Parks authorities are urging people to plan if travelling this long weekend, with wet weather continuing to impact roads, public land and tourist spots.

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  • Wet times could delay harvest

    A Warncoort grazier and cropper says it’s shaping up to be one the region’s wettest years, and a farm supply specialist says the impact would likely be felt across the board.

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  • Waterlogging examined in new research

    A new research project is identifying ways to maximise crop performance when waterlogging occurs.

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  • Drivers taking safety into their own hands

    Corangamite Shire residents should never drive through floodwaters, their mayor says.

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