Flood Management Systems
Edward WalshDT117/4
Sustainable Development
What is Flooding?
• A Natural Process
• Sources
• Climate Change
Trends in precipitation in Ireland
Flood Policy in Ireland
• Sept 2008- Planning System and Flood Risk Management
• Planning Stage• Guidelines for Regional, Development and
Local Area Plans• Environmental Considerations
Requirements
• Avoid building in areas of flood risk
• Careful planning
• Flood risk assessment
Flood Risk Assessment• Source of water, how and where it flows and
hazards.
Three stages:1. Screening Assessment2. Scoping Assessment 3. Appropriate Risk Assessment
Flood Risk Management Plan• Aim of Plan
• Incorporates the following actions: Risk identified early Risks eliminated Planning permission only granted if no low risk sites in area Flood Risk Land identified SUDS
Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS)
• Main Objective• Recognises wider consequences of urban
development• Different Types 1. Filter strips and swales 2. Filter drains and permeable surfaces 3. Infiltration devices. 4. Ponds and Basins
Swale
Detention Pond
Filter Strip
Thank You