BV Flood History

Synopsis Brief:
After reviewing all the available information on the flood history of Marshalls Creek Floodplain, we have now summarised the main points as we see it.

Our aim is to provide the community with an online research portal to enable individuals to access relevant information on the flood mitigation strategies for the Marshalls Creek Floodplain. This portal allows local residents to research, communicate, plan with evidence and monitor the decision making process through Byron Shire Council, State & Federal Government.

Tasks:
1. Investigate further the flood history documents and historical timeline facts of the establishment of the Ocean Shores Estate.
2. Identify the natural flood overflow locations along the coastline from Wooyung to the mouth of the Brunswick River.
3. Identify the legal obligations of Council to provide a ‘duty of care’ for those residents living on the Marshalls Creek Floodplain.
4. Identify possible flood mitigation strategies to lower the flood levels on the Marshalls Creek Floodplain and along the coastline from Wooyung to Brunswick Heads.

CASE STUDY COMPONENTS:
1. Deed of Agreement for the construction of the Ocean Shores Estate flood outlet.
2. Environmental Impact on closing the outlet.
3. Liability for the flooding of surrounding villages.

click here to access The Report Part 1.