Dora Creek - Floodplain Management Plan

Brief description

The purpose of the Floodplain Management Plan for Dora Creek is to ensure that:
• The use of flood liable land is planned and managed in a manner compatible with the
assessed frequency and severity of flooding.
• Flood liable lands are managed having regard to social, economic and ecological costs and
benefits, to individuals as well as the community.
• Floodplain management matters are dealt with having regard to community safety, health
and welfare requirements.
• Information on the nature of possible future flooding is available to the public.
• All reasonable measures are taken to alleviate the hazard and damage potential resulting
from development on floodplains.
• There is no significant growth in hazard and damage potential resulting from new
development on floodplains.
• Appropriate and effective flood warning systems exist, and emergency services are available
for future flooding.