Geelong Advertiser

New study on Grove flooding

- NATALEE KERR

OCEAN Grove residents are being asked to identify highrisk flooding areas and share their experience­s with stormwater issues in the region as part of a detailed study.

The City of Greater Geelong project will help the council and other relevant authoritie­s better understand flood, stormwater quality and water security risks in the region.

The study, which is expected to be completed in December, covers about 41sq km and includes Ocean Grove, Wallington and Point Lonsdale.

Greater Geelong Mayor Stephanie Asher said personal recollecti­ons of stormwater events would help ensure the council had a detailed picture of stormwater issues.

The investigat­ion will help inform recommenda­tions for infrastruc­ture planning, emergency response, community preparedne­ss and improvemen­ts in land use.

Feedback can be submitted until March 23 via yoursay. geelongaus­tralia.com.au/ OGFS.

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