Infrastructure upgrades estimated to cost up to $50 million will soon commence across Gannawarra Shire following the devastating floods in October and November.
Council held an unscheduled meeting on January 3 to award a panel of nine contractors the roles of undertaking road repairs, drainage restoration and other associated works.
Mayor Charlie Gillingham said the shire was significantly impacted by the floods, having experienced major flooding of the Avoca, Loddon and Murray rivers, as well as other tributaries.
“Preliminary costs to repair council-managed infrastructure has been estimated to cost up to $50 million,” Mr Gillingham said.
“By appointing these nine contractors, works will soon commence to repair our road network to a pre-flood standard.”
Regular updates regarding flood repair works will be provided via council’s website at https://www.gannawarra.vic.gov.au/Council/Emergency-Management/Flood-updates-October-2022