Updated flood mapping for Victoria
A new risk-based flood hazard rating system has been developed – modelled on the successful bushfire danger rating system – to provide better flood information for local communities. This new system...
COMMUNITY INFORMATION: Lower Mount Emu Creek Flood Investigation
Lower Mount Emu Creek will be the focus of the Glenelg Hopkins CMA’s work through the Victorian Government’s Flood Reclamation Roadmap (Fast Tracking Flood Studies in Regional Victoria) in 2025-2027. The...
2025-2026 Seasonal Watering Plan released
The Victorian Environmental Water Holder's Seasonal Watering Plan 2025-26 has been released. This year's plan - which directs environmental flows in the Glenelg River in our region as part of a...
Glenelg River environmental water delivery
There's a fresh on the way for the Glenelg River. It is part of our usual delivery of environmental water, but also ensures the river is at its best for the communities for the March Long Weekend when...
Getting through a tough winter on the farm
The catchment is dry this winter, and while environmentally some of our native species are ok with that, for farmers, the decisions on farm are made all the harder when expected seasonal conditions don't...
Bromfield weir removal success
Warrnambool’s Bromfield Street weir, a longstanding barrier to fish migration in the Merri River, has been successfully removed. The removal of the weir, which was a collaborative effort between...
Glenelg estuary opened
Yesterday (Thursday 18 April) staff from the Glenelg Hopkins CMA, Parks Victoria and DEECA Forest Fire Management undertook an authorised river mouth opening on the Glenelg River estuary at Nelson. Works...
Extended road closure for Beach Road, Nelson
An update for Beach Road, Nelson, users and visitors: The road will be open for Easter as expected, but the traffic management around our construction site needs to remain a little longer than expected...
ROAD CLOSURE: Beach Road, Nelson: Jan – March 2024
NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE:Beach Road, Nelson, Victoria29 January 2024 to 30 March 2024 We would like to inform you that a temporary road closure will be in effect on Beach Road in Nelson starting from...
Glenelg River landholders survey
Landholders along the Glenelg River - we need to know if you know about compensation flows! With a forecast long hot summer ahead, the CMA has begun planning it's river management for the season and...
