Dora Creek - Floodplain Management Plan

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