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In response to historical flooding, the Elster Creek Catchment Flood Management Plan 2019-2024 has been developed. It outlines a five-year program of works to reduce flood risks across the catchment.
Melbourne Water has upgraded the Ferny Creek Retarding Basin to ensure it continues to reduce the risk of flooding to the community.
Melbourne Water has upgraded the Kilsyth Main Drain Retarding Basin, located within the Dorset Recreational Reserve at Croydon. The upgrade works ensure the retarding basin continues to reduce the risk of flooding to the community.
Melbourne Water is pleased to advise that works to install corrosion protection within the tidal canal retaining walls are now complete.
To continue our important work of maintaining and improving our infrastructure and assets, Melbourne Water will be conducting corrosion protection works on the Patterson Lakes tidal gates. This work will involve re-coating the gates with an anti-corrosive paint.
Melbourne Water has upgraded the Pembroke Retarding Basin to ensure it continues to reduce the risk of flooding to the community.
Melbourne Water has upgraded the Ruffey Lake Retarding Basin to ensure it continues to reduce the risk of flooding to the community.