Get involved in Wedderburn flood plan

Published on 14 August 2025

Loddon Shire Council, in conjunction with the North Central Catchment Management Authority, has appointed HARC (Hydrology and Risk Consulting) Services Pty Ltd to complete the Wedderburn Flood Management Plan.

This project will involve modelling and analysis to define existing flood behaviour in and around Wedderburn, and the identification and evaluation of measures to mitigate and manage flood risk – including recommendations for flood planning overlays, reviewing the performance of existing infrastructure, investigating potential mitigation works, updating the flood warning systems and emergency management plans.

The study is expected to take approximately 18 months, and once it is completed, Council will be able to make an informed decision about the best way to invest in flood management and mitigation in Wedderburn.

This project is funded by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA).

Community consultation will be conducted throughout the project to ensure that the findings and recommendations are based on local knowledge and preferences.

The first opportunity for the community to contribute to the project will be a drop in session on Tuesday, 2 September 2025.

Please call into the Council Chambers (Kerr St, Wedderburn) anytime between 2pm – 6.30pm to speak to HARC about your experience and knowledge of flooding in Wedderburn, or to obtain further information about the project.

Council is also seeking expressions of interest from up to three community members who wish to be included on the Project Reference Committee (PRC).

The PRC will oversee the governance and management of the project.

Inclusion on the PRC as a community member will involve attending up to six work day meetings over the life of the projects (18 months), review of reports and representing the views of other community members.

If you wish to nominate for the PRC, please send your name, phone number and the reason for your interest to planning@loddon.vic.gov.au before 5pm Monday, 25 August.