Numurkah Northern Levee

  • Project typeNumurkah Levee Stage 1 Northern Levee
  • Project value$3.5 million
  • Project scheduleWorks Commencing Station Street and Numurkah Depot.
  • Contractor nameMick Hogan Excavations
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The Town of Numurkah has experienced significant flood events that have impacted the community greatly. Moira Shire Council has recognised these challenges and has prioritised flood mitigation efforts to safeguard residents and their homes.

The Numurkah Northern Levee Project aims to provide robust protection against major flood events, ensuring the safety and resilience of our community. 

The Northern Levee

The Northern Levee is the first stage of a broader flood mitigation initiative designed to reduce the risk of flooding in Numurkah.

This critical infrastructure project will construct a 3.12km levee from the Goulburn Valley Highway to Kinnairds Road, incorporating a mix of earthen embankments and concrete retaining walls.

This project has been developed in collaboration with the Numurkah Flood Mitigation Implementation Committee, ensuring that community input and expectations are integrated into the design. 

Construction Schedule

Construction Schedule

The Numurkah Northern Levee construction will be delivered in stages across multiple locations. Timings are approximate and subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

Stage A

1 May – 30 July 2025
From Station Street along the wetlands to the area adjacent to the Council Depot, including the track behind the golf course to Kinnairds Road.

Stage B

6 June – 30 July 2025
Section between the railway line and Station Street, and from the Council Depot to Brenion Street.

Stage C

1 July – 30 September 2025
Brenion Street between Meiklejohn Street and McCaskill Street.

Stage D

15 July – 24 November 2025
Gray Street.

Stage E

28 August 2025 – 24 January 2026
Inside the Council Depot, and from the Goulburn Valley Highway to the railway line.

Practical completion of the levee is expected in early 2026.


The following is the indicative schedule for levee construction works across the identified sites. Please note that this timeline is subject to change, particularly due to weather conditions or adjustments made to improve construction efficiency.

Some sites may be worked on simultaneously depending on contractor availability. We will update this schedule as works progress and more information becomes available.

Site  

  Estimated Schedule

1

  May

2

  Late May to early July

3

  June

4

  June – July

5

  July

6

  July to September

7

  Late July to October

8

  October to November

9

  November – Early December

10

  November – Early December

11

  November – Early December

12

  July

13

  To Be Confirmed

14

  To Be Confirmed

 

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Updates

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

 

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