About the proposal

Background information

Large areas of Seymour are built on the Goulburn River Floodplain and the township of Seymour has a long history of damaging flood events. In the event that a large-scale (1-in-100 year) flood of the Goulburn River occurs, it is estimated that more than 300 properties could be impacted.

During such an event, a large part of Seymour's commercial business centre activities and essential services, including the hospital and police station would be impacted along with many residential properties.

In addition to providing physical flood protection, a levee could provide opportunities to rezone land that is currently subject to development controls due to flooding.

A levee also offers opportunities to construct new shared use paths and community spaces, expanding the network of off-road recreational paths and linkages throughout Seymour.

A maintenance path built on the crest of the proposed levee would provide these expanded recreational opportunities.

Council’s planning and investigative works estimate the levee would cost around $20 million. Council has already secured $6 million of government funding and continues to advocate to close the shortfall in funding.

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Current status

Given the current funding gap and Council’s on-going advocacy for project funding, Council wants to determine if the project should progress or not.

In order to make an informed decision, we are currently consulting with the wider community to understand the level of support for a flood levee for Seymour.

We are also engaging with landowners who would receive a flood protection benefit from the proposed levee, on whether or not they would be willing to contribute funding for the levee if no further funds can be contributed by other levels of Government.

Community consultation

We are asking the Seymour community to provide their feedback on the proposed levee.

SURVEY

You can have your say through the survey on this page.

DROP IN SESSIONS

Community drop-in sessions are also taking place where the public can learn more about the project, ask any questions they may have and speak to the project team.

  • Saturday 5 October, 9am to 4pm, Seymour Show, Kings Park, 55 Tallarook Street, Seymour (please note the show has an entry cost).
  • Thursday 10 October, 2-4pm, Chittick Park Community Place, Pollard Street, Seymour.
  • Tuesday 15 October, 3-7pm, Chittick Park Community Place, Pollard Street, Seymour.

TALK TO PROJECT TEAM

You can also speak to a member of the team by calling 5734 6200.


NEXT STEPS

Community consultation will conclude at 5pm on 25 October.

Once Council has reviewed the feedback received, a report of these findings will be available for the community. Council will take the feedback received into account when determining whether to progress the levee or not.

If it is determined the Council will proceed with the levee, further consultation will take place to refine the final design, as well as engaging with affected landowners on potential funding options.

This stage of consultation has concluded.