We have been delighted to find an extra easter egg this morning in the form of Maribyrnong City Council’s response to the Melbourne Water flood review.
As residents affected by the devastating flood on 14th October last year, we have been waiting for six months to hear from Maribyrnong City Council about their response to the incident.
While the council had been restoring affected facilities and providing useful information through newsletters, there had been no clear public statement on the matter until now.
To our delight, the latest newsletter contained a link to the council's submission to the Melbourne Water flood review, which addressed many of the concerns we have raised on this petition and at www.maribyrnongfloods.com.
The front page of the newsletter dated Wednesday 5th April (Issue 38) contained a link to their submission Maribyrnong City Councils - Melbourne Water submission (page 84).
The council's submission demonstrated that they share our frustration and disappointment with the performance of Melbourne Water and SES in relation to flood warning, mitigation, and related matters.
As residents, it's often easy to feel powerless in the face of large, bureaucratic organisations. We may feel like our voices aren't being heard or that there are invisible boundaries that prevent meaningful change. However, seeing our concerns articulated by the local governing authority gives us hope that this time, things may be different. With the council's support, we may have a chance to prevent future flooding and the associated devastation.
Please continue to share the petition and gather signatures. Petition signatures are important because they represent a form of public support or agreement on a particular issue, it's also a way to keep you updated on progress. A compilation of news articles can be found here https://maribyrnongfloods.com/news/.
When a large number of people sign a petition, it can demonstrate that there is a significant amount of public interest in the issue and can help to raise awareness and generate momentum for a particular cause.
Happy Easter!