A free, local resource that provides residents with information about where water may spread to in a flood is available via the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority (CMA) website.
The Goulburn Broken Community Flood Intelligence Portal details the possible water levels that might be reached at individual properties across a range of flood scenarios.
Goulburn Broken CMA CEO Carl Walters said the portal was a community resource developed in partnership with the CMA and six municipal councils to improve the flood resilience of the region’s people, property, infrastructure and environment.
“We live in a floodplain, so like bushfires, we should always be prepared with a plan in advance," Mr Walters said.
"Floods can happen at any time of the year so it’s important to be ready and vigilant.
“We really encourage everyone to go to this site and access the information that tells them if their property is at risk of flooding and at what point their home or business may start to get floodwater in it.
“That way people are ready in advance of flooding and when flood warnings are issued, the warning will mean something to them.”
The portal includes flood information within the areas of Strathbogie, Murrindindi, and Benalla councils.
Greater Shepparton City Council is currently undertaking floor level surveys which will provide improved information and coverage of floor levels for the property reports within the portal, strengthening flood mapping.
Mr Walters said the portal provided flood maps and information within floodplain areas, down to a property scale, to assist with planning for future floods.
“Following the major flooding experienced across the region in October 2022, residents are much more aware of the importance to prepare in advance for potential flooding and this site is one tool available to them for that.”
The portal can be accessed at my.floodreport.com.au/gbcma/
