State: No major storm events that would cause flooding have occurred since the Trust was established. Millions have been spent on flood mitigation works since 1989 and modelling indicates that future flooding impacts will have been reduced.

Toobgabbie Shops in flood

Pressure: Continued developments in the catchment can cause flooding problems in the future.

Increased impervious areas such as roads, roofs and paving, due to increasing development densities means more run-off.

Developments encroach onto floodplains, obstructing floodways and causing loss of natural flood storage.

Response: The Trust in partnership with local councils have spent millions on flood mitigation works.

Greystanes Creek rehabilitation

Loyalty Road flood retarding Basin

ATTENTION STUDENTS: for technical information on flood mitigation assets in the Catchment click here to access the Stormwater Facilities Database

Want to see how flooding can affect our cities? Check out Melbourne Water’s ANIMIATED FLOOD EXPLORER.

Melbourne is subject to storms, which can cause severe localised flash flooding. Via Melbourne Water’s animated Floods Explorer, students and the community can explore what happens when it rains in urban areas, how houses and parks are affected, and the consequences of blocked gutters and stormwater pollution. Discover the inside story of how councils, the Bureau of Meteorology, the SES and Melbourne Water work together on planning and responding to floods. For further information visit http://education.melbournewater.com.au/content/floods_explorer/floods_explorer.asp