The Wellington FRMS 2013 covers the following topics:
The Summary and Recommendations preceding this report
summarises this report and presents the recommended flood
mitigation options for Wellington.
Chapter 2 The Wellington Floodplain, describes the existing situation in
relation to the physical setting and flood producing mechanism, flood
extents and resulting flood damages, transport linkages, planning
instruments and the existing flood emergency system. It draws upon
previous investigations including the Wellington Flood Study carried
out by the Department of Land and Water Conservation (DLWC) in
1995, as well as data supplied by Council and a revised estimate of
extreme flood conditions at Wellington.
Chapter 3 Flood Planning Levels and Flood Risk Precincts, details the issues
which were evaluated in preparing recommendations for the Flood
Planning Levels and Flood Risk Precincts.
Chapter 4 Status of the 1996 Plan Implementation, contains an assessment
of the progress of the implementation of the 1996 FRMP.
Chapter 5 Potential Floodplain Management Measures, presents an
appraisal of potential measures which may be incorporated in the
FRMP.
Chapter 6 Selection of Floodplain Management Measures, outlines a range
of considerations to be taken into account in the selection of the mix of
measures recommended for inclusion in the FRMP.
Chapter 7 The updated Flood Risk Management Plan 2013, summarises the
recommended elements for inclusion in the FRMP and provides
information on funding and implementation.
Several technical appendices have been prepared which provide background
information:
Appendix A A description of the flood conditions in the Macquarie and Bell Rivers,
including review of the 1995 Flood Study and the results of additional
hydraulic modelling undertaken for the 2013 study
Appendix B A review of the effects of Burrendong Dam in attenuating floods
Appendix C An assessment of urban flood damages in Wellington
Appendix D An appraisal of existing emergency management procedures
Appendix E Recommended amendments to Wellington LEP 2012 and DCP 2013
__Appendix F__Report on the Aspley Drainage Study
Appendix G Background to the selection of floodplain management measures
Appendix H Candidates for Voluntary Purchase and House Raising Schemes
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