Floodzone camping ground

[Madeline PowellParticipant]

is the camping ground in a flood zone? if so what are the flood levels?

[Evelyn TodioKeymaster]

Hi Madeline,

Considering Camp ground’s ground level is higher with respect to river level there are no major issues but it might be a issue during major Cyclone in the region.

The lower camp is more of a concern when it comes to flooding. Water may reach up to 4-5ft in the houses at lower camp during floods.

Hope this helps.

Kind regards,
Evelyn

[Krystle McLarenParticipant]

How do floodwaters behave on Lama Lama Country during cyclones compared to typical wet season flooding, in terms of rise time (time to peak), peak height, and most significantly recession time in days, weeks, months, etc.? I am particularly interested in the timing of cyclonic flooding back to normal wet-season flood levels. Unfortunately, BOM flood heights have stopped working recently.

[Evelyn TodioKeymaster]

Hi Krystle,

Apologies for the late response. We are waiting for a response to your question from out community partners. Your patience is greatly appreciated!

We have our Stakeholder Insights Event this Thursday the 2nd of April from 2-3:15. It is an opportunity for students to ask questions to our community partners directly. If I cannot get an answer to you before then, I can try my best to include it in the Q&A on Thursday.

Kind regards,
Evelyn

[Evelyn TodioKeymaster]

Hi Krystle,

I do not have quantitative information about the differences between cyclones and regular flooding. During the Community Insights Event, we heard:

The lower camp is at a higher risk in terms of the flooding, because of the difference between the ground level and the river level is hardly one and a half meters which impacts the surrounding infrastructure. Cyclones also bring in heavy wind and if the houses are not maintained properly, it may cause damage which is much more aggressive than standard flooding.

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