Plans lodged for Highton housing development despite flood fears
Highton residents have “grave concerns” over plans lodged with council to build 33 townhouses on a flood-prone block of land in Highton as part of a massive development.
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PLANS to build 33 townhouses on a flood-prone block of land in Highton have been lodged with City of Greater Geelong Council.
The proposed development at Morven Court is set to include a mix of 11 single-storey and 22 double-storey homes to be built across 33 lots less than 300 sqm.
It comes as residents told the Geelong Advertiser in October that they had “grave concerns” the proposal could worsen future flooding in the area and threaten the habitat of an endangered native frog species.
Neighbour Geoff Mostyn said local residents held a raft of concerns with the development, including its size, density, character, overshadowing, and loss of vegetation.
“One of the most concerning however is the prospect of adverse flooding outcomes, as the development is in the direct path of the old Kardinia Creek drainage system,” Mr Mostyn said.
“Upstream and downstream large flood basins have been left to mitigate flooding in this historic watercourse.”
The residents said extreme rain events would become more frequent due to climate change, and warned infrastructure in Highton was not sufficient to deal with flash flooding.
But a flood impact assessment report said the development could occur “without creating adverse impacts” on neighbouring properties or generating flood hazards.
A planning report by site developer Arc noted that the project has been “generally well received” by neighbouring residents.
Council is not set to make a decision on the application until January 28.
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