July 2025
Construction is continuing into the Stage C area of the Numurkah Northern Levee project, scheduled from 1 July to 30 September 2025. Stage C covers Brenion Street between Meiklejohn Street and McCaskill Street and includes removal and relocation of the Louis Hamon Rose Garden by Broken Creek on Melville Street.
Through consultation with the Hamon family and Council’s contractors, it has been confirmed that the current community garden must be removed to allow for the levee’s construction. The Louis Hamon Rose Garden will then be landscaped to incorporate the new levee and a selection of roses re-established back into their original location.
To celebrate and preserve the remainder of these beautiful roses, Council will be giving away the remaining rose bushes to the community.
Collect your rose bush on Friday 18 July at the Corner of Brenion & Orchard Street, Numurkah
June 2025
Works on the first section of the levee are now complete, with the final gravel works finished. The walking track has reopened and is once again accessible to the community. However, workers are still active in the area near the Moira Shire Council depot, so we ask everyone to remain vigilant and observe any safety signage or temporary closures in place.
Approximately 5,000 cubic metres of treated topsoil have been used to construct this first section near the wetlands.
Works are also nearing completion on the Kinnairds Road section of the earthen levee. Once this stage is finished, construction will soon begin on the concrete levee structure within the same area.
May 2025
Numurkah Levee Construction
Construction of the first section of the new levee near the wetlands area (Site 1) is nearing completion. The site remains temporarily closed to the public while final works are completed and the area settles and dries following recent rainfall.
Council anticipates this section will be reopened soon, pending site conditions. We will provide an update as soon as it is safe and appropriate to allow public access.
Site 2 Levee Works Underway
Construction is now progressing at Site 2, located at the Kinnairds Road end of the levee, opposite the Numurkah Golf Club. Excavation works to establish the levee foundation are complete, and crews are currently placing and compacting treated recycled soil.
This section will form a significant part of the overall project, representing approximately one-third of the total volume of material required for the levee construction. Council appreciates the community’s cooperation as works continue.
Safety Reminder – Restricted Construction Zones
Council has received reports of individuals entering restricted construction zones along the levee works, including moving fencing and crossing into active work areas.
We strongly remind the community that these areas remain closed for your safety. Heavy machinery is in operation, and entering the site poses serious risks. We understand these are familiar public spaces, but we ask for your cooperation in avoiding active construction zones until works are complete and it is safe to reopen them.
Respecting site boundaries also helps maintain the structural integrity of the levee works and prevents damage or delays. Some areas may also present trip hazards due to uneven ground.
We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to complete these important upgrades safely and efficiently.
May 2025 - Statement from Moira Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Matthew Morgan
It’s fantastic to see work getting underway on one of Numurkah’s most significant and long-anticipated projects. This marks a major milestone for Numurkah, and we look forward to seeing this important infrastructure take shape over the coming months.
We’ve planned construction in staged segments to reduce disruption as much as possible for residents, traffic and local businesses. Some sections of walking tracks will be temporarily closed and fencing will be in place during heavy machinery works, and we’ll ensure access is restored as soon as it’s safe to do so.
Traffic management, including lane closures and parking changes, will be in place along sections of the levee when construction is happening in that area, particularly when works reach the Melville Street intersection. We ask people for their patience while works are being completed, and we are working to minimise disruption as much as possible.
We’re also basing project design on sustainability principles. More than 5000 cubic metres of soil excavated as part of the Patterson Street Basin Upgrade project has been diverted from landfill and treated to improve quality, so it can be be reused as part of the levee construction.
May 2025
Construction on the Numurkah Northern Levee began on 1 May 2025, starting near the Settlement Pond walking track. Excavation is complete, and levee bank material is being placed and compacted. The walking track is expected to reopen next week.
Works will then move from Kinnairds Road toward Madigan Street carpark. This section will be closed due to heavy machinery, and Council is working with community groups on alternate walking routes.
Traffic management plans are being finalised, especially around Melville Street. Road closures will be avoided where possible but may occur at night for safety.
A Yorta Yorta cultural heritage monitor is on site near Kinnairds Road to ensure culturally sensitive works.
April 2025
Construction preparation for the Numurkah Northern Levee has begun, marking a major step in protecting the town from future flood events. The project will deliver critical levee infrastructure along the northern edge of Numurkah to reduce flood risk and improve community resilience. Works are being led by Council in partnership with the Victorian and Australian governments.
Read the full media release for more details: Construction begins on Numurkah levee project