Ageing asset challenges and the risk of more frequent and intense events into the future, along with the substantial costs that would be associated with a complete asset upgrade, mean the ongoing management of Loch Garry as an asset and a service must be determined.

The Future Service Strategy will include:

• A flood study developed in conjunction with Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority (GBCMA).
• Infrastructure and service options available for the future of the Loch and how GMW would manage this at a strategic and operational level.
• Impacts of climate change and increased flood protection upstream of the Loch.
• Current price structure and testing the sustainability of any proposed price modelling into the future.
• Broader benefit of the Loch to other communities and how the costs and benefits can be recognised and shared with the broader beneficiaries.
• Consultation with customers and stakeholders, via a Community Reference Group, and broader engagement about what a sustainable model may look like, the financial impacts and options around the future of the Loch.

Have your say on the future of Loch Garry’s flood infrastructure

The Loch Garry flood regulator near Bunbartha is over 100 years old and is expected to reach the end of its lifespan within the next two decades. GMW has been working with a community-based committee to develop five future service options for the Loch Garry Flood Protection District.

Extensive flood modelling has informed the development of the five scenarios, each showing how changes to the service and landscape could affect flood behaviour during minor and moderate floods. Feedback from customers, community members and stakeholders will help shape the future of flood protection in the Loch Garry district.

Click on the five options below to read more information about the options, and see minor, moderate and major flood map images.

How to give your feedback

There are a number of options available to tell us your thoughts on the future options for Loch Garry.

Online information sessions

We are holding two online information sessions for those who were unable to make the in-person sessions, or anyone who would like to learn more about the options and give their feedback.

These sessions will be held via MS Teams and will include a presentation on the options, followed by the opportunity for discussion.

We ask that you join the session as close to the start time as possible to view the presentation in its entirety.

Click the links below to join the sessions at the appropriate time.

You can also fill out the form below to register your information for the sessions.

Fill out our survey

You can provide your feedback via the survey below. If you are unable to complete the survey online, please call us on 1800 013 357 to discuss your needs.

Make an appointment

If can't attend our drop-in sessions, or would prefer to provide your feedback on the future service arrangements for Loch Garry via a one-on-one conversation, please complete the below form and a GMW staff member will contact you.