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Two years ago, the Mitchell Shire Council unanimously approved a proposed embankment wall along the banks of the Goulburn River in Seymour, which would protect hundreds of homes and businesses from the devastating effects of the current floods. Voted to abandon.

The $20-25 million embankment project was fully planned, costly, and approved by the Council in June 2020 amid community concerns over loss of river view, access, habitat, and spending priorities. It had raised $5.8 million in state and federal grants when it abandoned it.

early Friday morning, The Goulburn River reaches a height of 8.26 meters at SeymourThis is a level not recorded since 1916 and flooded an estimated 300 facilities. As water levels subside and residents return to their homes, heavy rains are expected later this week and more flooding is possible.

Mitchell Shire Mayor Bill Chisholm said. age On Monday, the council’s decision to ditch the embankment was driven by community sentiment.

“At consultations, we found that most respondents involved in the engagement thought the project was too expensive or unnecessary,” he said.

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