Gannawarra Shire residents wanting to assist the Victorian Parliamentary Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee investigate the state’s preparedness for and response to last year’s floods now have an extra four weeks to do so.
The deadline for submissions into the 2022 floods has been extended by four weeks, with feedback now accepted up to 5pm Monday, 5 June.
“The Inquiry in the 2022 Flood Event in Victoria seeks insight from residents impacted by the October-December 2022 floods on how they were impacted by this significant event,” Gannawarra Shire Council chief executive officer, Geoff Rollinson said.
“More importantly the inquiry provides the community with the opportunity to identify what factors caused or contributed to the flood event, the adequacy and effectiveness of early warning systems, and resourcing of emergency services, government policy, flood mitigation strategies, and the Victorian planning framework’s implications for future planning decisions.”
“It is anticipated that, like the aftermath of the 2011 floods, recommendations developed by the committee will be provided to ensure communities are better prepared for future events.”
Written submissions can be made online at new.parliament.vic.gov.au/floodinquiry, emailing floodinquiry@parliament.vic.gov.au or writing to:
Parliament of Victoria
Legislative Council Standing Committee on Environment and Planning
Parliament House, Spring Street
East Melbourne VIC 3002
Public hearings will also be held, with confirmed sessions occurring in Rochester (23 August), Echuca (24 August), Shepparton (13 September), Seymour (14 September) and Melbourne (11-12 October).
“Council has also written to the committee, inviting members to the Gannawarra to hear from our residents about how the flooding of the Avoca, Loddon and Murray rivers, along with the Pyramid Creek, impacted residents,” Mr Rollinson said.
Any questions regarding the Inquiry in the 2022 Flood Event in Victoria can be directed to the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Environment and Planning on 8682 2869.
