THURSDAY: A FLOOD information meeting will be held at the Kerang Memorial Hall today at 5pm, with information and advice from emergency services involved in dealing with flooding in the Loddon River, Avoca River and Murray River catchments.
* GANNAWARRA Shire Council is overseeing the potential flood risk of the municipality's three major rivers.
With the Avoca, Loddon and Murray rivers set to peak between today and next week in parts of the municipality, shire staff are constantly monitoring the situation.
The shire is in constant contact with Victoria State Emergency Service personnel to receive updates on control efforts.
With floodwaters expected to peak at Quambatook on either Friday or Saturday, immediate measures have occurred around the township.
Emphasis has been placed on protecting houses along River Street from the rising waters, as well as ensuring sections of Kerang-Quambatook Road are not blocked by the rising river.
The shire is also closely monitoring the impact of flooding along the Loddon River upstream of Kerang.
Staff have started inspecting the town's levee to ensure it will provide effective protection.
The river has been in flood for the last two weeks, and it is anticipated heightened water levels will occur from next week and last up to seven days.
The shire's final focus is the Murray River, specifically the impact on the residents of Koondrook and Murrabit.
It is anticipated the Murray River flood will be a larger issue for the district, with water from the overflowing Goulburn, Broken and Ovens rivers yet to flow into the major tributary.
It is predicted moderate flooding will occur at Koondrook/Barham on September 19.
"We have been in contact with Goulburn-Murray Water and the Department of Primary Industries to identify if there are any problems in the levee banks in those areas," Mr Duke said.
"The Murrabit community has already been in contact to ask us to work with them."
Anyone with questions relating to infrastructure and flood efforts is welcome to contact the shire on 5450 9333.
"If people have feedback we would love to hear it," Mr Duke said.
"People may have noticed something that we may have missed."