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Floodway Overlay (FO)

Highest-hazard floodways; strict controls on buildings/fill.

Councils with FO

38 councils have FO schedules.

CouncilSchedules
Moyne3
Golden Plains2
Ararat1
Ballarat1
Baw Baw1
Buloke1
Campaspe1
Cardinia1
Central Goldfields1
Colac Otway1
Corangamite1
Glenelg1
Greater Bendigo1
Greater Geelong1
Greater Shepparton1
Hindmarsh1
Horsham1
Indigo1
Knox1
Latrobe1
Loddon1
Mansfield1
Maribyrnong1
Mildura1
Mitchell1
Mornington Peninsula1
Mount Alexander1
Murrindindi1
Northern Grampians1
Pyrenees1

Showing top 30 of 38 councils.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Floodway Overlay?

Highest-hazard floodways; strict controls on buildings/fill.

Does FO prevent subdivision?

The impact of FO on subdivision varies by schedule. Consult your council's planning scheme for specific requirements.

Do I need a permit with FO?

Permit requirements vary by schedule and development type. Check your council's specific FO schedule.

How many councils have FO?

38 Victorian councils have FO schedules, with a total of 41 individual schedules across the state.

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