Help shape the Kerang Stormwater Drainage Study

Published on 28 April 2025

Kerang and district residents are encouraged to help Gannawarra Shire Council develop the town’s stormwater drainage study by providing feedback on previous stormwater-related events.

Council is working with renowned civil engineering and surveying firm, Maker ENG to complete a comprehensive study of Kerang’s township drainage infrastructure, which will lead to the development of the Kerang Stormwater Drainage Study.

“Council is committed to working with our residents to improve our urban stormwater network, with Kerang being the largest network we manage,” Council Chief Executive Officer, Geoff Rollinson said.

“As we have seen in instances where the town receives more than a month’s worth of rain in a short period of time, such as Christmas Day 2023 and early January 2024, sections of Kerang’s urban stormwater network struggle to drain water away.”

As part of the first stage of the study’s development, residents can complete a survey that will help identify locations that have been impacted by previous stormwater or drainage-related flooding.

“Our residents have the greatest knowledge when it comes to locations impacted by stormwater drainage issues, and identifying these locations and providing evidence, such as photos and other materials, will assist the developers of the Kerang Stormwater Drainage Study to create a document that reflects the community’s needs,” Mr Rollinson said.

Resident can complete a copy of the Kerang Stormwater Drainage Study resident feedback survey from today through to 5pm Sunday, 25 May online at www.gsc.vic.gov.au/stormwater or at Council’s Kerang Customer Service Centre.

“The survey is the first stage of community engagement relating to the development of the Kerang Stormwater Drainage Study, with face-to-face sessions planned for later in the year,” Mr Rollinson said.

ABOVE: Marne Street, Kerang was one of many locations throughout the town impacted by flooding on Christmas Day 2023.