Protecting the District, Supporting

theEnvironment

KOO WEE RUP / LONGWARRY FLOOD PROTECTION DISTRICT Advisory Committee Meeting Dec 2013

DISTRICT MAP

ASSET INVENTORY

175km

CARRIERDRAINS

1FORD

CROSSING

375km

PRECEPT DRAINS

126km

LEVEE BANKS

358FLOODGATES

KWR OFFICE & DEPOT

55DRAINAGE BRIDGES

PRECEPT DRAIN

CARRIER DRAIN

CARRIER VS

PRECEPT

Properties do not pay general Waterways and Drainage Charge

Pay exclusive amount (precept charge) that deliver specific levels of service

Main carrier drains carry flows with 7 or 15 year ARI depending on location. Local drains may flood more frequently

In rural, flat lands drains carry flows with a 1 or 2 year ARI before spilling onto floodplain

Advisory Committee, consulting on levels of service and charging arrangements, has existed since State Rivers and Water Supply Commission become responsible

Melbourne Water has continued to consult with the customer committee• Regular meetings to monitor activities and discuss

future service needs• Charges discussed on annual basis with ESC annual

approval process

FUNDING & MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WORKS $1.2m per year – veg removal, desilt, banks stabilisation, weed control,

channel grass mowing

Funded through a “precept rate” and developed with the KWRLFPD Advisory C’ttee

Driven by customer feedback and Risk Management Framework

Robust internal process to manage environmental impacts (SEPHA, MEMPs, AMP)

Clear advice from DSEWPaC on EPBC application to routine maintenance = increased certainty

In the process of improving asset management approach and systems to better set and maintain drainage levels of service (SAMP Pilot)

Drought saw LoS, and Precept pricing drop = decreased hydraulic capacity in drains

Flood has raised community expectations for flood protection LoS. In the process of re-instating LoS through priority works

BUDGET EXPENDITURE 2012/13

$800kPRECEPT DRAINS

$400kCARRIERDRAINS

$962kPRIORITY PROJECTS

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WORKS 2012/13

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

PRIORITY PROJECTSACHIEVEMENTS

$962k

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

BEFORE

AFTER

BUDGET FORECAST 2013/14

$800kPRECEPT DRAINS

$400kCARRIERDRAINS

$1.2mPRIORITY PROJECTS

THE FUTURE