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Flood advice

Does my property flood?

Step 1: Check freely available flood mapping information via the GHCMA Flood Risk Mapping Portal

To find out if your property is located within a flood-prone area and produce a flood information property report use the online flood information portal.

Click here to access the GHCMA Flood Portal

  • if your property is located near a waterway but not covered by the freely available flood mapping; or
  • you need more detailed advice around development then go to Step 2: Apply for Flood Risk Interpretation

Step 2: Apply for Flood Risk Interpretation

PLEASE NOTE: Our offices will close at 12pm on Friday December 22, 2023, and reopen at 9am on Monday January 8, 2024. Responses may be delayed as a result.

Flood Advice and Information Application Form – 20 Working Day Turnaround

Complete the online Flood Advice and Information Application Form
Please note that information provided in Flood Advice is valid for 3 months from date of issue.

If you do not receive a receipt once you have completed the form please contact us on 5571 2526 or email planning@ghcma.vic.gov.au

How much does it cost?

Base application fee: $165.00 inc. GST

Additional Fees

  • Complex application Fee: $220.00 inc. GST
  • On-site assessment/Meeting Request: $220.00 inc. GST
  • Priority Service (pending availability – please contact us to confirm): $220.00 inc. GST

Concession available: 15% off

Additional Fees Online Payment Form

How long until I receive the advice?

A response will be supplied to you within 20 working days of submitting you application and payment.

Data Request Application Form

If you would like to request a copy of flood modelling files or other forms of data from the CMA, please complete the online Data Request Application Form

How much does it cost?

  • Application fee: $935.00 inc. GST

Additional Fees

  • Priority Service (pending availability – please contact us to confirm): $220.00 inc. GST

Who can I contact with questions?

Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority – Floodplain & Waterway Planning
A: PO Box 502, Hamilton Vic 3300
T: 03 5571 2526
E: planning@ghcma.vic.gov.au

Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority proudly acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Victoria and their rich cultural diversity and intrinsic connection to country. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and future. We also recognise and acknowledge the contribution, interest and rights that Traditional Owners and Aboriginal communities have in land and water management. We value our partnerships with them, for the health of people and Country.