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We’re updating flood maps in the west of Baw Baw Shire to better identify locations at risk of flooding. To improve the quality of the maps, we’re seeking your knowledge of past flooding in the area.
There are three maps being updated in the west of Baw Baw Shire, which include the towns of Drouin and Longwarry. These reflect the different sources of flooding, and provide information used to plan for infrastructure, housing and emergencies.
*Please note, if you recently provided flooding insights to council as part of the Longwarry Drainage Strategy, there is no need to provide your information again.
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Bunyip & Tarago Rivers Seeking input |
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Lang Lang River Seeking input |
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Stormwater drains Seeking input |
This work is being supported by Baw Baw Shire Council, as part of the Greater Melbourne Flood Information Program.
Council will inform you of any future consultation for other parts of the shire outside of Melbourne Water’s catchment area. This may be run by West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority.
Share your past experiences of flooding
We use the best data and tools to update our flood maps, which are reviewed by experts for accuracy. But even if you’re not an expert, your real-world experiences are valuable. They can help confirm our predictions, or reveal new information to investigate.
For your input to be considered, complete the following form by Sunday 24 August 2025, 11.59pm.
If you need support using this form, or would like to provide your input another way, please call our Customer Service Centre on 131 722 or email [email protected].
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