4 November 2024

Proposed road and drainage upgrades on Raymond Island.

It is well known that Raymond Island has many drainage 'problem areas' which are currently being addressed through regular maintenance.

The existing infrastructure is aged, leading to localised inundation across the island. Council plan to undertake a wholistic approach with prioritisation of the main drainage elements for further detailed design and drainage upgrades.

We will soon commence data collection, survey, hydrological and hydraulic modelling, flood mapping, water quality, preliminary ecological assessment, high level concept design and costings for drainage upgrade.

On 30 August 2024, Stantec Australia was awarded the contract to deliver high level concept design for drainage upgrade, an important first step towards improved drainage outcomes for all.

As such, we have decided to pause the proposed project at Seventh Parade to concentrate on tackling the underlying drainage issues before applying upgrades to certain areas.

We would like to thank those who provided feedback during the initial consultation phase, and we appreciate your understanding as we seek to improve drainage across Raymond Island.

This project has not yet been programmed for construction and will be submitted for budget funding once the detailed design and associated construction costs are finalised.

Should you have any questions, please call 03 5153 9500 or email feedback@egipps.vic.gov.au

We welcome your continued interest in this project. Stay tuned for updates on the progress of the design phase and future construction plans.