The Flood Management Strategy Port Phillip and Westernport 2021 – 2031 was developed via a co-design engagement process with local government and key agencies. It was acknowledged through the development of the strategy that various councils have different levels of skills and expertise. Identification of the skill gaps and running of a program to bridge the key gaps is vital for effective planning and management of flooding in the region.
Melbourne Water are delivering on action 1.6 – run capacity building programs for partners to improve data capture, modelling and interpretation of information in the Flood Strategy.
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Upcoming sessions
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We will be running knowledge sharing sessions and capacity building sessions in 2024.
Knowledge sharing sessions
The purpose of our knowledge sharing engagement sessions is to foster collaboration toward common regional goals. Through these sessions, we aim to gain insight into the diverse needs and opportunities across the region, engage in collaborative problem-solving, and facilitate the exchange of information, knowledge, and expertise. Our focus is on building capacity and promoting collaboration to address regional challenges effectively.
Capacity building sessions
We are currently planning the capacity building sessions. Follow the page to receive updates for when these are booked in!
Past sessions
Past session recordings
Session 1: Introduction to flooding + Flood Resilient Guide (6 September 2023)
Session 2: Water sensitive urban design and other opportunities that link to flood management (4 October 2023)
Guest speaker: Dr Natalie Barron, Principal Water Officer, and Dr Vassiliki Boulomytis, Senior Water Officer City of Port Phillip.
