Improving the flood resilience of a tropical urban catchment using hydraulic modelling approaches, tribal science and historical sources of information (Old ID 27749)
Role
Principal Investigator
Description
This project uses hydrological modelling to assess flood mitigation strategies under different climate change conditions for a tropical urban catchment in Cairns (Saltwater Creek). Model predictions are validated against field measurements and non-traditional sources of information including Traditional Owner knowledge and experiences of past floods and archival documents. The project involves ranger training in flow measurement and water quality assessment. The use of multiple lines of evidence to validate the flood model predictions decreases the risk associated with decision making around flood protection measures and urban development. The project outcomes will guide Cairns Regional Council and local communities in adaptive land use and investment planning under climate change for Saltwater Creek and similar coastal urban catchments.This is a collaborative project between Cairns Regional Council, Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Elders Aboriginal Corporation and Abriculture.
Date
01 Jul 2022 - 01 Dec 2023
Project Type
RESEARCH_TENDER
Keywords
Urban floods;Traditional owner participation;Water sensitive urban design;Hydraulic models;Resilience;Climate change
Funding Body
Queensland Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (QDESI)
Amount
45185
Project Team
N/A