THE state government said they are going to help to reduce the impacts of future flooding at Lake Eildon in response to the major flooding event in October 2022.
A technical assessment of operating and infrastructure arrangements at will be undertaken to determine if changing the operating rules or infrastructure could improve protection for downstream communities from future flooding.
The technical assessments for Lake Eildon will be used to support the local council and catchment management authorities in their regular review of flood mitigation strategies.
The assessment will engage an expert to look at a range of options – including whether the installation of gates or other infrastructure (such as a bigger release valve) could support the operation prior to and during flood events as well as the costs associated with any changes.
The operating arrangements of Lake Eildon will be undertaken and provided to local councils and Goulburn Broken CMA who are managing the current Goulburn and Broken Rivers Flood Study.
The rights of existing entitlement holders will be considered in the assessment including any upstream impacts on landholders.
The assessment is expected to take six months to complete, and the findings will be made public.
"These assessments will provide valuable opportunities to protect local communities from future flooding while taking account of the rights of existing entitlement holders, and managing potential risks and costs," said Minister for Water Harriet Shing.
