| Description |
xviii, 101 pages ; 30 cm |
| Series |
SCARM report ; no. 73 |
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SCARM report ; no. 73
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| Summary |
This document consists of five Chapters and 16 Appendices, a glossary of technical terms and a list of references and further reading. Glossary terms are indicated in the text by italics. The main document is preceded by a Summary of best practice principles for floodplain management. The main document is relatively short and contains some background information and the floodplain management process itself. Comprehensive background information, plus additional details of both general and specific aspects of floodplain management are given in the Appendices, which form an integral part of this document. With respect to the main document. Chapter 1 is a general introduction about the importance and hazards of floodplains, the development of floodplain management in Australia, the need for a multi-objective planning process and the central role of risk management. Chapter 2 discusses the need for an integrated approach to floodplain management that encompasses the various floodplain management measures (see also Appendix B), the plethora of roles and responsibilities, the coordination of floodplain management and emergency Plans, the inclusion of resource management considerations and interactions between stormwater and mainstream/river flooding behaviour. Chapter 3 describes a successful floodplain management process that has been adopted by several Australian States. This process has emerged after 15 years of trial and error. It represents current best practice for Australian conditions. Chapter 4 discusses general roles and responsibilities of the various stakeholders in floodplain management. Chapter 5 describes best practice legislative and administrative arrangements. Duty of care considerations are also outlined |
| Analysis |
Best practice |
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Federal issue |
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Flood control--australia |
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Flood prevention |
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Floodplain management--australia |
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Floodplains |
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Risk management |
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Rural urban comparisons |
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State issue |
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Statistics |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references page 94 - 95 |
| Notes |
Commonwealth of Australia and each of its States and Territories 2000 |
| Subject |
Flood control -- Australia.
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Floodplain management -- Australia.
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Floodplain management.
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| Author |
Standing Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management
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| ISBN |
0643060340 |
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