Stormwater Management Plan

We look after a wide range of stormwater assets, including retarding basins, rain gardens, culverts, pipes and pits.

We’re creating a new Stormwater Management Plan to help improve how our stormwater system works, protect the environment and support sustainable development across the shire.

The plan will guide how we manage stormwater, including how we maintain our assets, reduce flooding, plan for future growth, improve water quality and prioritise future upgrades.

To shape the plan, we’ll use our existing drainage information, modelling, customer requests, and feedback from the community and key stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve stormwater management in East Gippsland.

The plan will include:

• Key challenges and opportunities for stormwater management in the shire and how to address these to maximise community and environmental outcomes.
• Roles and responsibilities for stormwater and water management in East Gippsland.
• An analysis of areas prone to flooding risks and management strategies to address these.
• Strategies for improving stormwater pollution and waterway health.
• Actions that will deliver improved outcomes for stormwater management in the shire.

Effective and sustainable stormwater management is essential for protecting homes, community assets, roads and the environment across the shire. Proper stormwater systems help prevent localised flooding during heavy rain events.

Stage 2 - Draft Stormwater management Plan survey open!

This is Stage 2 of engagement for the project. During Stage 1, we gathered community and stakeholder input to help inform the development of the draft plan. We are now inviting the community to review the draft and tell us whether it reflects local priorities and expectations.

The draft plan outlines Council's approach to managing stormwater and protecting our waterways, environment and community from the impacts of runoff. Community members are encouraged to read the draft plan and complete a short survey to share their feedback.

Your input will help shape the final Stormwater Management Plan and guide future stormwater management across East Gippsland.

👉 View the draft plan and complete the survey:

Feedback will be open from Friday 6 November 12pm until 12pm Monday 30 November 2026

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