The Eight Mile Creek Flood Study Review catchment area includes suburbs, Thurgoona-Wirlinga, Table Top, Ettamogah and Springdale Heights.
We worked with Lyall & Associates, a specialist consulting firm with expertise in flood and water management, to complete a comprehensive review of flood behaviour in the Eight Mile Creek and adjoining Sandy Creek catchments (the Study Area).
The Eight Mile Creek Flood Study Review is a technical document which updates previous flood studies using sophisticated computer modelling and includes information on the where flooding occurs, how deep floodwaters may be and how fast they may flow.
The Eight Mile Creek Flood Study Review contains an updated set of flood models which will be used to more accurately define the nature of both Main Stream Flooding and Major Overland Flow under current catchment conditions.
The Eight Mile Creek Flood Study Review aims to enhance community resilience to flooding by improving development planning, emergency management and community awareness.
The findings of the Eight Mile Creek Flood Study Review will also help inform the Thurgoona Wirlinga Precinct Structure Plan Review.
This review was undertaken in accordance with legislative requirements of the NSW Floodplain Risk Management Manual, and included:
