Council believes that over 22,000 properties in Yarra is at risk of flooding from failing Council stormwater drains. Instead of investing in fixing the drain to reduce the risk to these homes, Council plans to re-zone these homes as subject to FLOOD RISK. HIGHER risk means HIGHER insurance costs. I made a submission at Council on 9 July 2024. Both The Age and the ABC News become interested in the story and I was interviewed by both. So what happened in the end? Council kicked the can down the road. A decision on whether to proceed is being left to the next elected group of Councillors in February 2025. Who you elect as your Councillor will decide the way forward.
