Latest News• Add My News • Search Old News Gippsland › Latest news › Bass Coast Local NewsRains Tests DrainsRecent extreme wet weather has shown where flood waters collect across the Shire. Already this year there has been higher than average rainfall recorded so the ground is very saturated and this has contributed to flooding in some areas. Bass Coast Shire Council maintains various drainage systems and recent flooding has put drainage to the test. Council’s Infrastructure Director, Felicity Sist said not all areas of the Shire have constructed or formal underground drainage systems, often because of differing drainage standards over the years. "These days new formal drainage systems are provided by developers or through Council’s special charge schemes," said Ms Sist. In the last few weeks, some areas of the Shire have experienced localised flooding and there are many factors that contribute to how water collects in a flood. "Most of our constructed drains are designed to cater for ‘one in five year’ storm events." continued Ms Sist. "We have had two years of above average rainfall which means the ground is saturated, the water table is high and a large volume of water impacts on any drains ability to draw away water. "Under these conditions some sites will be inundated during periods of excess rain. Recently, issues have been experienced in Tenby Point, Bass, Silverleaves, Surf Beach, Dalyston, sections of Inverloch and Wonthaggi. "Our staff have been putting temporary fixes in place to try and keep roads open and divert flood water where they can," said Ms Sist. "The degree of rainfall we have recently experienced has not been seen for a number of years, however we are monitoring what has happened in this rain event to help inform our future infrastructure planning." With more heavy rain forecasted it is important to know how to prepare for a flood, and to have a plan for what you will do if you are impacted by flood waters. For information on how to prepare for a flood situation visit Council’s website, www.basscoast.vic.gov.au.Call the State Emergency Service on 132 500 for a flood or storm emergency. For life-threatening emergencies call Triple Zero (000). You can log an urgent Bass Coast drainage issue at any time by calling 1300 BCOAST (226 278). and the State Emergency Service at www.ses.vic.gov.au for information on developing a home emergency plan. Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: news@gippsland.com
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