FAQ
What is a hydraulic report?
A flood hydraulic report is a technical investigation of flood behaviour that determines the nature and extent of flood problems. it constitutes the major foundation for flood risk management studies and plans.
Why is a flood risk management plan needed?
Under the NSW Government's Flood Policy, the management of flood liable land is the responsibility of local government (Council). As part of their normal planning responsibilities, Council's need to plan and manage flood prone land in accordance with the relative flood exposure.
Council is also responsible for land use planning and management under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act (EP&A 1979).
A flood risk management plan provides input into strategic and statutory planning role of Council.
What’s the difference between a flood risk management study and a flood risk management plan?
A flood risk management study brings together the results of the hydraulic report and data collection process. The Study considers management options for flood prone land, evaluating all the factors that relate to flood risk. It provides the technical basis for further decision making.
A flood risk management plan is the formalisation of the flood risk process, evaluating all the factors that impact on and are affected by flood events. The objective of the plan is to present the prioritised and costed flood risk management measures recommended for implementation.