Government

We work with all levels of government, providing assistance in the development of policy and planning tools, as well as technical advice on land use planning, flood management and public infrastructure projects.

We have worked with government departments in most Australian States and Territories to provide advice on floodplain management, water infrastructure design and basin-scale water allocation. Our work with local government has included flood and catchment management studies to support development planning and assess flood mitigation options. We have particular expertise in the quantification of flood damage costs to assist in defining the costs and benefits of flood mitigation options.

Tennant Creek Stormwater Investigation

Drainage characteristics in Tennant Creek are complex, particularly during large flow events

The key challenge was to develop an understanding of the drainage behaviour and limitations of the Tennant Creek network

Kilgariff Flood and Stormwater Management Plan

The site is affected by regional flooding from the Todd River

The key challenge was to define a drainage strategy that was sympathetic to the local environment

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

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

Wivenhoe Dam Spillway Upgrade Alliance

Hydrologic and hydraulic modelling

Design of spillway upgrade to reduce flood risk to communities below Wivenhoe Dam

Port Pacific Estate

Review of flooding and drainage data

Expert opinion on matters relating to flood investigations, development, and flood mitigation

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

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

Murrumbidgee River

Identification of water saving strategies

Part of the Murrumbidgee River Efficiency Project

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