Key projects
Case studies

Katherine Flood and Flood Mitigation Studies
The key challenge for this project was to identify cost-effective flood risk management measures
The flood modelling showed that it is possible to significantly reduce flooding of properties in Katherine during smaller more frequent floods

Kalkarindji and Daguragu Floodplain Mapping Study
Kalkarindji is a growing major remote township
The NT Government wanted to identify flood-free land within the Kalkarindji township and environs

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

Adelaide River Town Flood Study
A comprehensive flood study and impact assessment of the Mackenzie River
The flood model results were used to identify the existing flood risk and flood hazards throughout the Adelaide River town

McArthur River Mine
Site water balance and flood risk assessment to support EIS for mine expansion
Ongoing advice on operations and management of risks

Port Pacific Estate
Review of flooding and drainage data
Expert opinion on matters relating to flood investigations, development, and flood mitigation

Queensland Flood Commission of Inquiry
The QFCoI was set up in the wake of the 2010/2011 floods
WRM provided expert advice to the Commission

Ipswich Motorway Upgrade
Expert opinion and detailed modelling following damage to abutments
Modelling allowed accurate assessment of hydraulic designs and flood impacts

Murrumbidgee River
Identification of water saving strategies
Part of the Murrumbidgee River Efficiency Project

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
Other projects
Traveston (Mary River) Dam Flood Study Review
Gympie, Queensland
Independent expert peer review of the hydrologic (URBS/RORB) and hydraulic (MIKE 11) modelling of the Mary River undertaken for the proposed Traveston (Mary River) Dam.
Sunwater/Queensland Water Initiative
JV Property Syndicates Pty Ltd v Connor O’Meara
Supreme Court, Queensland
Review of technical studies and preparation of expert evidence on alternative options for stormwater drainage design for a residential development site in Rockhampton.
Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers