Creek Upgrade Option

Meeting with directly affected property owners - Area 2

• Process and timing•  • Project report to councils in May•  • One or more scenarios for Part B to be put to community 

consultation (July)•  • Construction of creek upgrade• Likely several years away• Preceded by concept plans, consultation and detailed design

Purpose of the Meeting

• Explain creek upgrade option – within context of the Brown Hill Keswick Creek Stormwater Management Plan

• Get an understanding of the type of works likely to be required within your area / property 

• Discuss any concerns or opportunities

Brown Hill Keswick Creek Stormwater Management

Aim• To substantially reduce the number of properties within 

the catchment that would be affected by very large flood events 

Progress• Part A: Lower part of the catchment – works        

progressing well• Part B: Further investigations for upper catchment 

      - Flood control dam in rural catchment       - Culverts on the plains 

Reduced flood risks

Revised data• New rainfall data• Improved flood plain modelling

Outcome• Reduced flooding • Creek clearing still required 

Process and timing

Creek Upgrade option • Explore concerns / opportunities with directly 

affected property owners• Discussions with key groups• Report to Councils on comments from affected 

property owners, costs and technical performance 

Community Consultation on all options in July (?)Council deliberations

Next steps

• Follow-up meetings with individual property owners• Ongoing investigations and discussions• Report to Councils on comments from affected 

property owners, costs and technical performance • Broader community engagement