From a small residential sub-division to a master-planned community, WRM provides a high level of expertise in water sensitive urban design, including stormwater, flood and water quality management.
We work collaboratively with our clients to develop urban infrastructure solutions that maximise both developable area and environmental outcomes. Through our work with local government, we have a good understanding of the development assessment process and apply this knowledge to address Council’s key issues of concern.
Our expertise extends to the management of water at the river basin scale to support agricultural development and resource planning.
Case studies
Mackay Ring Road
A major infrastructure planning study for the Mackay Ring Road
The completed report considered all potential impacts including flooding and community concerns
Pioneer River
Estimation of design flood discharges and flood levels along the Pioneer River
A comprehensive set of flood depth and hazard maps was developed for a range of design events
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
Bakers One
Trunk drainage assessment to support development opportunities
Developed an integrated suite of water quality and drainage infrastructure for the Bakers One catchment to facilitate future development
Springfield Development
Flood and stormwater management for one of Australia’s largest urban developments
The adopted strategy maximised the developable area of the site
Redbank Motorway Estate
Stormwater management plan for the proposed Redbank Motorway Estate
MIKE11 and TUFLOW modelling of the Brisbane River
Other projects
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
Alice Springs Farms Area Flood Mapping Study
Two dimensional flood modelling of the Todd River downstream of Alice Springs to determine design flood levels including the impact of sediment transport.
Flood mapping for land use planning and emergency management.
Department of Planning and Infrastructure
Pacific Paradise Urban Development
Expert representation for Maroochy Shire Council.
Mediation with a developer regarding stormwater quality and flooding impacts of a proposed urban development. Related to an appeal in the Land and Environment Court.
Maroochy Shire Council
Cooroy Residential Development
Appearance as an Expert Witness in the Land and Environment Court.
Regarding the impact on catchment drinking water quality of a proposed 75 lot residential and motel development in Cooroy, located in a drinking water catchment.
Noosa Shire Council
Brookwater Golf Course and Residential Development
Flood study, lake design and stormwater quality management plan for the prestige Brookwater development in Springfield.
Medallist AMP Golf Holdings
Tallow Creek Flood Study
Two-dimensional flood modelling of Tallow Creek and its floodplain to assess the impact of various developments on flooding.
Byron Shire Council and various developers