Alpine Resorts Victoria has secured a grant through the Victorian Government’s Integrated Water Management Grants Program to develop a Stormwater Management Plan for Mt Buller Alpine Resort.
The project builds on Integrated Water Management planning completed by ARV across Victoria’s alpine resorts in 2025. Initial modelling for Mt Buller identified potential capacity constraints within existing stormwater infrastructure, both now and under future climate conditions, as well as areas at higher risk of erosion where stormwater enters the surrounding alpine environment.
The new Stormwater Management Plan will provide more detailed modelling of the existing stormwater system and identify priorities for future infrastructure upgrades and erosion protection.
General Manager of ARV Mt Buller, Alan Arthur said the project would provide a stronger evidence base for future stormwater management and investment at Mt Buller.
“This funding will help us better understand the capacity of Mt Buller’s existing stormwater infrastructure and identify where improvements are most needed.
“The Mt Buller community has told us this is important to them, particularly within the context of recent high rainfalls and the subsequent impact of runoff across the Mt Buller Village. A detailed plan will help us prioritise future investment, protect assets and reduce the effect of stormwater runoff on the local environment.”
"The project will also consider the interaction between stormwater management, future development and leased sites, and establish monitoring to assess whether future interventions are working effectively."
“Data collected through the project will also help inform future investigation into opportunities to capture and reuse stormwater to continue to enhance Mt Buller’s water capacity, which is always a priority focus for ARV”, said Arthur.
The Stormwater Management Plan will give ARV and the Mt Buller community a clearer pathway for managing stormwater risks and prioritising future improvements as the resort responds to changing climate and weather conditions.
Page last updated: 12/11/26