Dr David Newton

Key projects

Borroloola Floodplain Mapping Study

Borroloola has a long history of flooding from the McArthur River

The study results assisted the NT Government to develop safer and more resilient communities

Mackenzie River Flood Study

A comprehensive flood study and impact assessment of the Mackenzie River

The results of the modelling studies were used in detailed design of the proposed levee

Maules Creek Coal Project

EIS Surface Water Impact Assessment and Water Management Plan

Assessment of site drainage, site water balance, flood impacts and water monitoring program

Fitzgibbon

A comprehensive flood and stormwater management strategy for the Fitzgibbon Urban Development Area

The strategy maximised developable area while ensuring no adverse impact downstream

Springfield Development

Flood and stormwater management for one of Australia’s largest urban developments

The adopted strategy maximised the developable area of the site

Regional and Site Specific Assessment of Flood Behaviour

Assessment of the cause of inundation for residential, commercial, industrial and mining property and infrastructure

WRM has provided advice on virtually every flood in Australia in the last 10 years

Melbourne Water

Methodology to define the volume and timing of stormwater flows available for harvesting

Based on a novel approach to configuring the MUSIC hydrologic model