Surf Coast council will begin a stormwater diversion program to slow the amount of water flowing through north Torquay.
Council will build a pump system to move water from the Esplanade Wetland to Deep Creek.
The project is set to use close to two million dollars of government funding.
Deputy Mayor Cr Mike Bodsworth said he was pleased that a stormwater diversion plan was in place to help protect the culturally and environmentally significant Karaaf Wetlands.
“Our priority will be delivering the first stage to provide some relief to the Karaaf, while developing plans for a second stage in preparation for future funding opportunities.”
“The next phase of planning will be in greater detail, encompassing environmental impact analysis, regulatory approvals, further stakeholder engagement, detailed design and continued community engagement.
“This started with our community demanding that Council should do better in protecting the Karaaf saltmarsh, and has continued with the great advice of the community reference group in this most recent phase of planning.”
“This has not only led us to reach this significant milestone, where we have an agreed path forward, but has also driven Council to make permanent improvements in how we plan for and maintain stormwater assets into the future.”
