Flood mangement systems presentation

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

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