Lenne Street Flood Mitigation Works

Greater Shepparton City Council is currently finalising preparations to commence the Stage 1 Lenne Street Flood Mitigation works.

The area was identified for urgent improvements, with a focus on addressing stormwater issues that have affected the community, and creating a plan to reduce future flooding in this region.

Following the riverine flooding event in October 2022, Lenne Street drainage catchment in Mooroopna was severely impacted. Council has identified improvement opportunities for the existing stormwater drainage network to mitigate the rain event issues in the area during sudden heavy downpours.

The project has been split into stage 1 and 2 for the delivery of the stormwater drainage improvements for the community.

Overview of the Project

Community Information Session

  • When: 13 January 2025 at 5pm-6.30pm
  • Location: MEAC – Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre (MAP)

Please come along to see the stages and ask any questions. The Design Consultant will be attending.

The proposed project will include the following:

  • Construction Stage 1 in 2024/2025 Financial Year Smyth Reserve upgrade detail design and Construction:
    • Enhancing the retention capacity of Smyth Reserve by reshaping
    Howe Street upgrade detail design and construction:
    • Road and drainage upgrade design for Howe Street to mitigate the flooding issue. Smyth Reserve section of Howe Street will be raised above flood level and a drainage pipe running across the Smyth Reserve.
  • Detail Design and Construct Stage 2 in 2025/2026 Financial Year Storm Water Rising Main and Pump Station including Smyth Reserve Upgrade detail design and Construction:
    • The expansion of the retention in this reserve requires a new pump station and rising main to be constructed due to the depth of the proposed basin.
    • Service relocations (as determined necessary):
      • Electricity - Arrange Powercor design and works agreement
      • Telecommunications - Arrange Authority design and works agreement.
      • Water Main – Arrange Water main Design and works agreement.

What you can expect to see:

Upon award of this Contract, site specific conditions will be relayed to all local residents and the community prior to commencing works.

The contract for these works will be released for Tender in January 2025, awarded by April, with works anticipated to be completed by June 2025, weather permitting.

Works will take place between the hours of 7am and 8pm, Monday to Friday, however there may be occasions where weekend works are required.

For further information please contact Council’s Project Manager on 5832 9700 or by emailing projects@shepparton.vic.gov.au.

These works are 50 percent funded by Emergency Management Victoria under the Disaster Management Fund.