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FLOOD EMERGENCY PLAN
MAKEPEACE ISLAND
NOOSA, QUEENSLAND
Flood Emergency Plan
Makepeace Island Noosa Queensland
Version 1.2 – 17 September 2013
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Flood Emergency Plan – Makepeace Island
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CIV1063 – Flood Emergency Plan
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17/09/2013 KB BAT Brett Thomson X
A Approval B Building Approval C Construction P Preliminary
R Revision T For Tender X Information
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MAKEPEACE ISLAND RESORT FLOOD EMERGENCY PLAN
1 INTRODUCTION
This Flood Emergency Plan (FEP) has been prepared for Makepeace Island, in response to the
Sunshine Coast Regional Councils Request for Information MCU 13/0064.
The purpose of this Flood Emergency Plan (FEP) is to provide strategies in accordance with the
performance criteria detailed below, to limit potential adverse effects to the occupants of the
development and the environment in the event of flooding.
This Flood Emergency Plan FEP details identifiable potential environmental impacts, performance
criteria and mitigation strategies, together with relevant monitoring guidance to assist in achieving the
above.
This Flood Emergency Plan FEP contains example proformas for staffing details, occupants details,
service providers, emergency assistance, included in Appendix A.
This Flood Emergency Plan FEP provides for the following functions:
The identification of risks to people, property and the environment in the event of flood,
Provision of monitoring system to provide advance warning of potential flood event,
Evacuation strategies for employees and visitors in the event of flood,
Measures to limit releases of contaminants into the environment in the event of flood,
Measures to reduce the risk to property, and
Recommended signage to warn of risk of flooding.
2 AREA COVERED BY THIS EMERGENCY PLAN
The subject site is Makepeace Island, Tewantin, Queensland, and is described as Lot 55 on MCH1667.
It is proposed to use the existing site facilities as a private resort.
An Advanced Flood Search for the property was undertaken through Sunshine Coast Regional Council
Shire Council provides the following flood information (refer Appendix D and H):
Potential Maximum Flood Level 4.43m AHD
Calculated 1 in 100 Year Flood Level – 2.26m AHD
Calculated 1 in 2 Year Flood Level – 1.30m AHD
Based on available mapping and survey data we understand that the developed area of the subject site
has surface levels typically of RL0.75 to RL1.5 MAHD.
A Locality Plan and Aerial Photograph are included in Appendix B.
3 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS;
Identify Risks to People and Property
Makepeace Island will be significantly affected by flood waters at levels much lower than the
surrounding communities adjacent to the Noosa River.
Evacuation routes will vary depending on the height of rising water and rate of rise.
Potential loss of life and property may occur if attempting to traverse flood waters.
Building, fixtures and fittings and any remaining equipment may be subject to inundation and require
cleaning, inspections, repairing or replacement.
Identify Risks to the Environment
Litter, Debris, Garbage, Drums and Floatable Items have the potential to be transported and pollute the
waterways following inundation by flood waters.
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Reduce the Risk to People in the Event of Flood
All occupants of the island will potentially have limited time to identify flooding risk, make preparations
and evacuate prior to the access for safe escape routes being cut off by rising flood waters.
All employees and visitors must be evacuated allowing ample time to be clear of the area prior to
inundation of flood waters.
Maintain a flood free evacuation route at level 0.9 AHD or above, between all occupied buildings and
the jetty.
Reduce Risk to Property
In the event of rising waters, all loose furniture and items are to be moved and stored in a secure
location above the expected flood peak level.
All electronic office equipment and documentation should be moved to a location above the expected
flood peak level.
Power supply is to be turned off at the meter.
4 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
The following Flood Emergency Procedures have been developed to adequately achieve the aims and
objectives of this FEP.
Provision of Early Warning/Monitoring System
The Bureau of Meteorology and the Sunshine Coast Regional Council receive information from Flood
Warning River Height Stations located at Boreen Point, Lake Cooribah and Tewantin. All three of these
stations are automated and provide information regarding both rainfall and river heights via telemetry.
Warnings of Flooding are relayed to local radio stations and emergency services, with predicted river
heights when moderate flood levels are likely to be exceeded.
According to the Bureau of Meteorology, a Tewantin alert of:
1.0 m is considered Minor defined as causing inconvenience such as closing of minor roads
and the submergence of low level bridges and makes the removal of any pumps located
adjacent to the river necessary;
1.5 m – Moderate defined as causing the inundation of low lying areas requiring the removal
of stock and/or the evacuation of some houses. Main traffic bridges may be closed by
floodwaters; and
2.0 m – Major defined as causing inundation of large areas, isolating towns and cities. Major
disruptions occur to road and rail links. Evacuation of many houses and business premises
may be required. In rural areas widespread flooding of farmland is likely.
It should be noted that this alert system for riverine flooding has been put in place to provide warnings
to the townships adjacent to the Noosa River, and on the first warning at 1m at Tewantin, Makepeace
Islands Jetty will be inaccessible, making flood free access to the jetty or mooring areas hazardous and
potentially putting lives in danger.
A copy of Makepeace Island Flood Mapping and Jetty Gauge Marker Details is included in Appendix C
A copy of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council’s Advanced Flood Certificate for Makepeace Island is
included in Appendix D.
A copy of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council’s Regional Flood Classification is included in Appendix
E.
A copy of the Bureau of Meteorology’s Noosa River Flood Warning Alert System is included in
Appendix F.
A copy of the Bureau of Meteorology’s Queensland Flood Warning Alert System is included in Appendix
G.
A copy of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council’s Noosa River Water Surface Level Hydrographs is
included in Appendix H. These Noosa River Water Surface Level Hydrographs indicate a 1 in 2 year
river flood level event of 1.3 AHD at Makepeace Island.
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Makepeace Island has surface levels below the first report level of the Regional Flood Alert
System, being 1.0 AHD at Tewantin, and below the calculated 1 in 2 year river flood level event
of 1.3 m AHD.
Therefore this Flood Emergency Plan and Procedures cannot be solely dependent upon the information
provided by the Queensland Flood Warning Network.
Makepeace Island must therefore implement its own independent Alert System that can be followed
based upon nominated gauge heights at the Makepeace Island jetty.
We recommend that Makepeace Island install, maintain and monitor an onsite Alert System. The
system should consist of;
Installation of River Height Gauge at Jetty, with markers as detailed – refer diagram below.
· Highest Astronomical Tide (HAT)
· Mean High wet Springs (MHWS)
· Mean Low Wet Springs (MLWS)
Visual identification – Automated flashing strobe linked to the jetty gauge and activated when
the river level reaches 0.7 AHD.
Audible identification – Automated alarm linked to the jetty gauge and activated when the river
level reaches 0.7 AHD; and
Automated identification of impeding flood risk – Autodialler which provides sms warnings to the
phone numbers of the nominated responsible personnel, and activated when the river level
reaches 0.7 AHD
Installation of secondary redundant gauge at main buildings in the event the jetty gauge alert
system fails.
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We recommend an on-site Alert System, where;
Alert Type Gauge Tide Level Rain Action
Reading
LEVEL 1 0.70 High Tide Yes Evacuation Plans go to standby,
Monitor the jetty gauge to determine if
river is rising,
Management to determine if
evacuation is required
LEVEL 2 >1.0 Low Tide Yes Evacuation Plans be implemented
During periods of possible flooding, the local radio station should be monitored for regular updates.
Information on river levels and current flood warnings may also be found on the bureau of meteorology
website at www.bom.gov.au/hydro/flood/qld.
Flood warnings are also available by phoning 1300 659 219.
Refer to Bureau of Meteorology information and map of Noosa & Noosa Rivers flood warning network
included in appendix d for further information.
LEVEL 1 ALERT
The management is to undertake actions as follows:
Develop an appreciation of current flood levels and predicted levels. Are floodwaters, rising,
peaking or falling? Monitor the Jetty Gauge for river height every 30 min;
Stay informed by listening for Bureau of Meteorology flood watches;
Check the Bureau of Meteorology website http://www.bom.gov.au/weather;
Listen to warnings on ABC 891 radio;
Phone 1300 659 219 for updated information on Flood Warnings;
Keep an eye on the weather, unusually heavy rain is a good indication that flooding may
occur;
Review and assess likelihood of flood consequences. Consider:
What areas may be at risk of inundation;
What areas may be at risk of isolation; and
What areas may be at risk of indirect affects as a consequence of power, water,
telephone, sewerage, occupant’s health and transport around and of the island.
Warn the occupants ensuring that appropriate information is communicated and preliminary
evacuation plans are implemented, including:
The current flood situation;
Flood predictions;
What the consequences of predicted levels may be;
Prepare occupants to pack belongings and be on standby to evacuate;
Prepare guests and staff to assemble in the main building;
Prepare Barge ready to evacuate occupants; and
Place all personal on standby ready to commence evacuation procedures.
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LEVEL 2 ALERT
Commence Evacuation Procedures:
Identify and notify all nominated / delegated evacuation personnel of their roles and
responsibilities;
Instruct all guest and nonessential nominated evacuation personnel and essential
belongings to go to the barge ready for evacuation;
Direct guest and nonessential nominated evacuation personnel to the barge location,
being either the jetty of sand beach area;
Secure hazardous items (e.g. gas bottles)
All loose and dangerous items to be moved to higher level and secured;
Switch off mains electricity and water;
Shutdown all equipment ;
Install flood proofing devices (eg sand bags) where practical;
Block toilet bowls with a strong plastic bag filled with earth or sand ;
Cover drains in showers, baths, laundries etc with a strong plastic bag filled with earth or
sand ; and
Coordinate with local emergency responders.
Note: It is noted that the main facility building can be nominated as an assembly location under a Level
1 Alert, as it is constructed above the Q100 level. It is recommended to implement evacuation of all the
facilities on a Level 2 Alert, however the decision to advise all occupants and personnel to evacuate
rests with the management.
References to State Emergency Services, and Local Council information in relation to Flood Emergency
SES stormwise “Storms and other emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time. They
can strike without warning and have a significant impact on people’s lives.”
Sunshine Coast SES offices recommends voluntary evacuation while it is still safe to do so at
nominated trigger point, and evacuate prior to flood waters inundating the buildings areas
SCRC Website “do not enter flood waters (for example roads, causeways, creeks etc.) be it on
foot, rubber dingy, body board or in your vehicle: If it’s flooded – forget it ”
SCRC – Local Disaster Management Plan
QLD Government Fire & Rescue website:www.fire.qld.gov.au/communitysafety/swiftwater/
5 TRAINING
All staff and visitors to the site shall be made aware of the potential of the site to flood. Site Induction is
to include:
Identifying the Responsible Person/s;
Measures to minimise damage to property;
Evacuation procedures of all visitors;
Warnings against walking/driving through flood waters; and
Procedures in relation to use of equipment upon return, following the inundation of flood waters.
Delegations by Site Management may be made in relation to monitoring of flood warnings, removal of
property and notice to evacuate.
6 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
An up to date copy of this Flood Emergency Plan (FEP) must be kept at the Jetty, Main Administration
Building and other nominated areas at which the activities are carried out.
Signage for Evacuation Procedures and Evacuation Plans are to be installed in visible locations in all
accommodation and main buildings and nominated assembly points.
Airline style life jackets are to be supplied and installed, in all accommodation and main buildings. Life
jackets to be selfinflating (with manual inflation backup) and fitted with a light and whistle.
Supply and install River Height Gauge complete with audible, visible and remote dial alert system.
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MAKEPEACE ISLAND RESORT FLOOD EMERGENCY PLAN Warnings signs including maps identifying evacuation routes and assembly points are to be installed around the island noting that the island is subject to flooding. Flood Emergency Plan – Makepeace Island Noosa Queensland – Version 1.2 2013 Page 8 of 25
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MAKEPEACE ISLAND RESORT FLOOD EMERGENCY PLAN CONTACT DETAILS APPENDIX A GENERAL EMERGENCY CONTACTS Listed below is key contact information for a range of services that you may need in times of emergency Bureau of Contact Phone Email QLD general warnings 1900 969 922 (call costs apply) www.bom.gov.au QLD tropical cyclone warnings 1300 659 212 www.bom.gov.au/cyclone QLD land weather and flood warnings 1300 659 219 www.bom.gov.au/hydro/flood/ QLD coastal marine warnings 1300 360 427 www.bom.gov.au/marine Australian tsunami threat information 1300 TSUNAMI 1300 878 6264 www.bom.gov.au/tsunami QLD disaster management services – www.disaster.qld.gov.au State Emergency Service 132 500 www.ses.qld.gov.au SES – North Coast Regional Office 07 5420 7561 Standard Emergency Warning Signal www.disaster.qld.gov.au/Warnings_and_Alerts/About_SEWS.html SCRC Local Disaster Management Plan Group Meteorology Flood Emergency Plan – Makepeace Island Noosa Queensland – Version 1.0 2013 Page 9 of 25
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STAFF DETAILS
Staff contact list please continue on a separate sheet if necessary
Name Job Title Home Telephone & Mobile Emergency Contact Emergency telephone
Address & address
Staff Requiring Assistance
Special Needs Employee Location Assistance Required - Details
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GUEST / VISITOR DETAILS
Name Home Telephone & Mobile Emergency Contact Emergency telephone & address
Address
Refer to Guest Register and Visitor Sign In Register
Guests Requiring Assistance
Special Needs Employee Location Assistance Required - Details
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SERVICES / SUPPLIER CONTRACT DETAILS
Company Representative Phone Mobile Notes
Food & Beverage Suppliers
Grounds Maintenance &
Cleaning
Contingency plans
(1) Contact supplier immediately on evacuation
(2) Use alternate supplier
(3) Use alternate delivery address
(4) Individual terms detailed in separate document (attach document to this plan)
Supplier Contact Name & Number Contingency Plan Alternate Supplier –
Name & Number
Food & Beverage
Suppliers
Grounds Maintenance &
Cleaning
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MAKEPEACE ISLAND RESORT FLOOD EMERGENCY PLAN UTILITY SERVICE PROVIDERS Details Contact Telephone Notes Electricity Provider Energex Emergencies 131 962 Water Provider Unity Water Faults & Emergencies 1300 086 489 Telephone provider Local public transport Translink Sunbus 13 12 30 Local council SCRC 1300 007 272 Insurance SERVICES - KEY LOCATIONS Service cut-off Location Specific Details Electricity Water Flood Emergency Plan – Makepeace Island Noosa Queensland – Version 1.0 2013 Page 13 of 25
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MAKEPEACE ISLAND RESORT FLOOD EMERGENCY PLAN HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Hazardous Materials MSDS Location How to protect from flood Flood Emergency Plan – Makepeace Island Noosa Queensland – Version 1.0 2013 Page 14 of 25
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MAKEPEACE ISLAND RESORT FLOOD EMERGENCY PLAN SERVICE ASSISTANCE IN EVENT OF FLOOD List companies whose help you may need after a flood. Make sure that you follow through on your plans, and get contracts in place, or know who to call for assistance. If help is not needed, you can leave this section blank. If you contract in advance, attach the contract to this flood plan. Flood Service Company Company Name Contact Telephone Contract Details Security Services Water Pumping Services Supplier of Emergency Power Equipment Repairs / rectification Earth Moving Clean up Services Building works Flood Emergency Plan – Makepeace Island Noosa Queensland – Version 1.0 2013 Page 15 of 25
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BASIC BUILDING MATERIALS REQUIRED.
Materials Used For Items to Protect or where Storage Location Done
to use
Sand & sand bags Creating flood barriers (used
(unfilled) , shovel with plastic sheeting)
Tools hammer , Tools hammer ,
nails, saw nails, saw
Wood plywood, Boarding up doors , windows
blocks of wood and openings, creating shelves
Sturdy plastic Sandbag barriers , pulling up
sheeting around furniture and appliances
Plastic bags Plastic bags
Emergency power Maintaining function of air
generator conditioning units (can help dry
out a building) , running fridges
& freezers
Diesel Emergency Generator Fuel
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MAKEPEACE ISLAND RESORT FLOOD EMERGENCY PLAN OPTIONS FOR MOVING PERSONNEL TO ANOTHER SITE IN THE EVENT OF A FLOOD. Function Temporary Relocation Telephone Notes Guests / Patrons Staff / Employees Flood Emergency Plan – Makepeace Island Noosa Queensland – Version 1.0 2013 Page 17 of 25
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Emergency kit checklist
Fresh water for three days
Three days worth of nonperishable food and can opener
First aid kit
Portable radio
Torch
Sturdy gloves
Spare batteries for radio, torch and mobile phone
Essential medication
Mobile phone and charger
Important documents in sealed bags and cash
Baby formula and nappies
Waterproof bags
Toiletries
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LOCALITY PLAN & AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH APPENDIX B
Tewantin Barge Makepeace Island
Noosa
LOCALITY PLAN
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH
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MAKEPEACE ISLAND RESORT FLOOD EMERGENCY PLAN MAKEPEACE ISLAND FLOOD MAPPING AND JETTY GAUGE MARKER DETAILS APPENDIX C Flood Emergency Plan – Makepeace Island Noosa Queensland – Version 1.0 2013 Page 20 of 25
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JETTY
VISIBLE &
AUDIBLE
ALARM
2.0 - REGIONAL MAJOR FLOOD
1.5 - REGIONAL MODERATE FLOOD
1.0 - REGIONAL MINOR FLOOD
0.9 JETTY & BOARDWALK
0.85
0.70 MAKEPEACE ISLAND ALERT SYSTEM
0.62 HAT
0.34 MEAN HIGH WET SPRINGS (MHWS)
0.23 MEAN LOW WET SPRINGS (MLWS)
R.L 0.0 MEAN SEA LEVEL (0 AHD)
JETTY GAUGE MARKINGS
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Designed: KB
Drawn: WF
Checked: BAT
Datum: AHD
PO Box 474, Buddina 4575, Qld Date: 29-08-13
6 Innovation Parkway, Kawana Waters 4575, Qld
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MAKEPEACE ISLAND RESORT FLOOD EMERGENCY PLAN SCRC ADVANCED FLOOD SEARCH APPENDIX D Flood Emergency Plan – Makepeace Island Noosa Queensland – Version 1.0 2013 Page 21 of 25
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Advanced Flood Search Certificate
This certificate is issued in response to an information request for a property which is located within the
geographical boundaries of Sunshine Coast Council.
Applicants Name Contour Consulting Issue Date August 2013
Engineers Pty Ltd
Applicants Address PO Box 474 Property Number 149381
BUDDINA Property Description Lot 55 MCH 1667
QLD 4575 Address Makepeace Island
NOOSA NORTH SHORE
QLD 4565
Our Reference Cer13/2369
Email Address [email protected] Issuing Officer
new PMS
[email protected]
Your Reference Scott Campbell/Kate Broadbent
This certificate is issued in response to an enquiry for the above property:
ENQUIRY DATE: 9/07/2013
REGISTERED OWNER/S NAME: GFT (Tee) Pty Ltd & Oleaster Holdings Limited
DEFINED FLOOD LEVEL: 2.29 m AHD
DEFINED FLOOD EVENT: 1%AEP
SOURCE OF INFORMATION: Noosa River Flood Hazard Study (Draft), SCC, 2013
HIGHEST HISTORICAL FLOOD LEVEL: 2.3 m AHD
LOCATION DESCRIPTION OF
Moorindil St, Tewantin
RECORDED HISTORICAL EVENT:
DATE OF HISTORICAL EVENT: 22/02/1992
MINIMUM FLOOR LEVEL: 2.8 m AHD
THIS CERTIFICATE IS VALID FOR 6 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ISSUE.
Contour_NR_Makepe
aceIsland.zip
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Drainage Deficient Areas
Council advises that the land is in a declared drainage deficient area as shown on Regulatory Map1.5: Flood Prone
and Drainage Constraints Area in Maroochy Plan 2000.
Council advises that the land is not in a declared drainage deficient area as shown on Regulatory Map1.5: Flood
Prone and Drainage Constraints Area in Maroochy Plan 2000.
Flood Regulation Lines (for Petrie Creek only)
Council advises that the land is subject to the provisions of Flood Regulation Lines.
Council advises that the land is not subject to the provisions of Flood Regulation Lines.
CLIMATE CHANGE
The advice provided in this certificate is based upon standards relating to current climatic conditions and historically recorded
flood events only. Please be aware, the current standards do not include allowances for future climate change projections in
our region. These projections include but are not limited to; increased rainfall intensity, higher mean sea level and more
extreme weather conditions (e.g. storm surge and tropical cyclones).
NOTES FOR FLOOD INFORMATION
1. The absence of Highest Historical Flood Level information does not imply that the above property is not subject to
flooding, simply that Council has no record of this property flooding. Applicants are encouraged to make their own local
enquiries.
2. The MINIMUM FLOOR LEVEL is calculated as whichever is greater of either:
(a) 500mm freeboard added to the Defined Flood Level for the site; or
(b) 800mm freeboard added to the Defined Flood Level for the site if the property is located in the Noosa River
catchment only in accordance with the Noosa River Flood Study; or
(c) 500mm freeboard added to the Highest Historical Flood Level appropriate to the site; or
(d) If the property is intended for use as a Hospital or Emergency Services Facility then the Sunshine Coast Regional
Council should be contacted to determine this level.
3. Council advises that if stormwater drainage pipelines/easements exist on the property then no earthworks or building are
permitted in the easement.
4. All buildings shall conform to the relevant Planning Scheme Code in The Noosa Plan.
5. Please be aware of the natural topography in your area. Water runoff which exceeds the capacity of the underground
drainage system (if present) and which concentrates in surface depressions and gullies as it flows down a catchment can
cause localised flooding and is not identified in this certificate.
6. Filling must not cause actionable nuisance in accordance with Queensland Urban Drainage Manual.
7. Council advises that if there are openings to basements these openings require a minimum level at least equal to the
minimum floor level.
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DISCLAIMERS
Flood information provided by Council should only be used as a guide to the extent of flooding on the property. This
information may be inaccurate or incomplete and it is recommended that purchasers make their own local enquiries with
regard to the flooding and drainage history of the site. NO LIABILITY IS ACCEPTED FOR THIS INFORMATION.
The property information supplied does not represent the highest probable flood level that could occur on this property. A
flood more severe than the level described above may occur, although such events would be rare.
The absence of flood information does not imply that the above property is not subject to flooding, simply that Council has no
flood information for this property flooding.
If there is a history of flooding or drainage issues we recommend you seek professional advice on this matter.
SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OF THIS INFORMATION
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Term Definition
Applicant The individual/s requesting a flood search to be completed for a specified property.
The individual/s that are registered by Council as owning the property for which a flood
Registered Owners
search is requested.
The Australian Height Datum (AHD) is the reference level for defining reduced levels
AHD adopted by the National Mapping Council of Australia. The level of 0.0 m AHD is
approximately mean sea level.
Defined Flood Level A water level derived through mathematical modelling of the Defined Flood Event.
Terminology consistent with State Planning Policy (SPP, 2003) which states “Defined Flood
Defined Flood Event Event is the flood event adopted by a local government for the management of development
in a particular locality”.
The Average Recurrence Interval (ARI) is a statistical estimate of the average period in
years between the occurrence of a flood of a given size or larger.
ARI
For example the 100 year ARI event will occur on average once every 100 years, this is
equivalent to a 100 year ARI having a 1% probability of occurring in any given year.
Is a reference to the document summarising the results of the anticipated flooding relevant
Source of Information
to this location.
Highest Historical Flood
The highest flood water level from all historic events for which Council has records.
Level
Location Description of
A description of the site where the Highest Historical Flood Level was recorded.
Recorded Historical Event
Date of Historical Event The date on which the Highest Historical Flood Level occurred.
The minimum floor level calculated in accordance with the Town Plan through the addition
Minimum Floor Level of the relevant freeboard to the Defined Flood Level and the Highest Historical Flood Level.
Council requires that the higher of these two levels be used as the minimum floor level.
Where a ‘regulation line’ has been set by Council to define the limit to which development
Flood Regulation Line
may encroach onto a floodplain, development is undertaken outside such ’regulation line’.
Rainfall Intensity The amount of rainfall occurring in a unit of time, usually expressed in millimetres/hour.
A tidal datum; the arithmetic mean of hourly heights of the sea at the tidal station observed
Mean Sea Level
over a period of time (preferably 19 years). Source: BOM This is approximately 0.0 m AHD
The elevation of water generated by a tropical cyclone above or below the normal
Storm Surge
astronomical tide.
A tropical cyclone is a low-pressure system which develops in the tropics and is sufficiently
Tropical Cyclones intense to produce sustained winds of at least 63 km/h or greater and gusts in excess of 90
km/h near the centre.
A factor of safety usually expressed as a height above the adopted Defined Flood Level. A
Freeboard freeboard tends to compensate for factors such as wave action and historical and modelling
uncertainties.
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MAKEPEACE ISLAND RESORT FLOOD EMERGENCY PLAN SCRC FLOOD CLASSIFICATION APPENDIX E Flood Emergency Plan – Makepeace Island Noosa Queensland – Version 1.0 2013 Page 22 of 25
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Flood Classifications
EXTREME
2012 Cooroy (Flash Flood)
2012 Kawana/Mooloolaba/Alex (Flash Flood)
1893 & 1898 Kenilworth (Riverine Flood)
2009 Kin Kin (Flash Flood)
2012 Daintree Estate (Flash Flood)
2012 Lake MacDonald (Flash Flood)
1983 Maroochydore (Flash Flood)
MAJOR CLASSIFICATION 1992 Maroochy R, Noosa R & Cooran (Riverine Flood)
1983 Nambour (Riverine Flood)
1955 Kenilworth (Riverine Flood)
2012 Pomona (Flash Flood)
MODERATE CLASSIFICATION 2012 Nambour (Riverine Flood)
2011 & 2013 Kenilworth (Riverine Flood)
1967 Storm Tide* (TC Dinah)
(*Estimated coastal level if event coincided with HAT)
MINOR CLASSIFICATION
Below Minor Not to Scale
Updated 05/03/2013
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MAKEPEACE ISLAND RESORT FLOOD EMERGENCY PLAN NOOSA RIVER FLOOD WARNING APPENDIX F Flood Emergency Plan – Makepeace Island Noosa Queensland – Version 1.0 2013 Page 23 of 25
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FLOOD WARNING SYSTEM
for the
NOOSA RIVER
This brochure describes the flood warning system operated by the Australian Government, Bureau of Meteorology for the
Noosa River. It includes reference information which will be useful for understanding Flood Warnings and River Height Bulletins
issued by the Bureau's Flood Warning Centre during periods of high rainfall and flooding.
Contained in this document is information about:
(Last updated May 2011)
Flood Risk
Previous Flooding
Flood Forecasting
Local Information
Noosa River ALERT System
Flood Warnings and Bulletins
Interpreting Flood Warnings and River Height
Bulletins
Flood Classifications
Catchment Map
Lake Cootharaba at Boreen Point
Flood Risk
The Noosa River has a catchment area of approximately 1900 square kilometres at its mouth. The Noosa
River flows into Lake Cootharaba and Lake Cooroibah before flowing through Tewantin and out to its mouth at
Noosa Heads. At Noosaville and Tewantin, the 1992 flood of 1.8 metres resulted in twelve homes being
severely flooded. Many others along the Noosa River were surrounded by water which went under high-set
homes and flooded businesses. The damage was not as bad as in 1968 when the Noosa River peaked at two
metres. At Boreen Point, the caravan and camping grounds, the Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club, five houses
and the general store were all flood damaged in the 1992 event. Lake Cootharaba peaked at 3.30 metres and
Lake Cooroibah at 2.55 metres. Both these peaks were greater than those in 1968.
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Previous Flooding Only the two major floods in February 1992 and August 2007 have occurred, since the initial flood warning network was installed in 1987, however historical records show the 1968 flood was of similar magnitude. The figure below shows the annual peak heights which have been recorded at Lake Cootharaba and Tewantin.
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Flood Forecasting
The Bureau of Meteorology operates a flood warning system for the Noosa River catchment based on a
rainfall and river height monitoring network shown on the map. The network consists of an automatic ALERT
system, as well as a number of volunteer rainfall and river height observers who forward observations by
telephone when the initial flood height has been exceeded at their station.
The Bureau's Flood Warning Centre issues Flood Warnings and River Height Bulletins for the Noosa River
during flood events. Qualitative flood forecasts are issued when moderate flood levels are likely to be
exceeded.
Local Information
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council is able to provide further information on flooding in your area of the
Noosa River catchment.
Noosa River ALERT System
The Noosa River ALERT system was installed in January 2001 by the Noosa Shire Council, with the
assistance of the Bureau. It was funded through the Regional Flood Mitigation Program. The system consists
of a network of rainfall and river height field stations which report via VHF radio to base station computers in
the Council office at Tewantin and in the Flood Warning Centre in Brisbane.
The Noosa River monitoring network has eight field stations - three which measure lake level/river height and
rainfall, and four which measure only rainfall in the headwater areas. The remaining station continuously
monitors the tide at Noosa Heads. These field stations send reports for every 1 millimetre of rainfall and every
50 millimetre change in water level. The base station computer collects the data and has software that
displays it in graphical and tabular form. The data is transmitted to the Bureau's Flood Warning Centre in
Brisbane where it is used in hydrologic models to produce river height predictions during times of heavy rain
and flooding.
Flood Warnings and Bulletins
The Bureau of Meteorology issues Flood Warnings and River Height Bulletins for the Noosa River and adjoining
river systems regularly during floods. They are sent to radio stations for broadcast, and to local Councils,
emergency services and a large number of other agencies involved in managing flood response activities.
Flood Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available via :
Radio
Radio stations, particularly the local ABC, and local commercial stations, broadcast Flood Warnings and River
Height Bulletins soon after issue.
Local response organisations
These include the Councils, Police, and State Emergency Services in the local area.
Internet/World Wide Web
Flood Warnings, River Height Bulletins and other weather related data is available on the Bureau's Web page
at http://www.bom.gov.au . The Queensland Flood Warning Centre website is http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood
.
Telephone Weather
Flood Warnings are available through a recorded voice retrieval system, along with a wide range of other
weather related and climate information.
Main Directory Phone 1900 955 360
Flood Warnings Phone 1300 659 219
Telephone Weather Services Call Charges:
1900 numbers: 77c per minute incl. GST; 1300 numbers: Low call cost - around 27.5c incl. GST.
(More from international, satellite, mobile or public phones)
Interpreting Flood Warnings and River Height Bulletins
Flood Warnings and River Height Bulletins contain observed river heights for a selection of the river height
monitoring locations. The time at which the river reading has been taken is given together with its tendency
(e.g. rising, falling, steady or at its peak). The Flood Warnings may also contain predictions in the form of
minor, moderate or major flooding for a period in the future. River Height Bulletins also give the height above or
below the road bridge or causeway for each river station located near a road crossing.
One of the simplest ways of understanding what the actual or predicted river height means is to compare the
height given in the Warning or Bulletin with the height of previous floods at that location.
The table below summarises the flood history of the Noosa River catchment - it contains the flood gauge
heights of the more significant recent floods.
- Feb Mar Feb Feb Mar Aug Mar
River height station
1968 1992 1992 1995 1999 2004 2007 2010
Coops Corner - 7.25 6.22 5.84 5.60 - 7.00 4.27
Boreen Point 3.15 3.30 1.50 1.35 1.95 1.08 2.75 1.03
Lake Cooroibah - 2.55 1.25 1.00 1.45 1.18 2.05 1.43
Tewantin 2.00 1.81 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.00 1.18 1.10
All heights are in metres on flood gauges.
Historical flood heights for all river stations in the Noosa River catchment Floodwarning network, as shown on
the map, are available from the Bureau of Meteorology upon request.
NOOSA RIVER CATCHMENT - ASSESSMENT OF THE FLOOD POTENTIAL
Major flooding requires a large scale rainfall situation over the Noosa River
catchment. The following can be used as a rough guide to the likelihood of
flooding in the catchment:
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Average catchment rainfalls in excess 200mm in 24 hours, may result in stream
rises and the possibility of moderate to major flooding and local traffic disabilities
in the middle to lower reaches of the Noosa River below Tewantin extending
downstream.
Average catchment rainfalls in excess 300mm in 24 hours, may result in
significant stream rises and the possibility of severe major flooding and local
traffic disabilities in the middle to lower reaches of the Noosa River below
Tewantin extending downstream.
Flood Classifications
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Each river height station has a pre-determined flood classification which details heights on gauges at which
minor, moderate and major flooding commences. Other flood heights may also be defined which indicate at
what height the local road crossing or town becomes affected by floodwaters.
The table below shows the flood classifications for selected river height stations in the Noosa River catchment.
River Height First Report Crossing Minor Flood Crops & Moderate Flood Towns and Major Flood
Station Height Height Level Grazing Level Houses Level
Coops Corner - - - - - - -
Boreen Point 1.0 - 1.5 - 2.0 2.7 2.5
Lake
1.0 - 1.0 - 1.5 - 2.0
Cooroibah
Tewantin 0.9 0.90 (R) 1.0 - 1.3 1.8 1.8
All heights are in metres on flood gauges. (R) = Road
The above details are correct at the time of preparing this document. Up-to-date flood classifications and other
details for all flood warning stations in the network are at:
http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/networks/index.shtml
Catchment Map showing the Noosa River flood warning network
Click here to view map as: PNG (253K bytes)
For further information, contact:
The Regional Director, Bureau of Meteorology, GPO Box 413, Brisbane Q 4001
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FLOOD WARNING
in
QUEENSLAND
This brochure describes the flood warning system operated by the Commonwealth Bureau of Meteorology throughout
Queensland. It assists individuals and agencies responsible for managing and responding to flood disasters to understand the
flood warning system. More details are given in specific information brochures describing the warning system for each River
Basin.
Contained in this document is information about:
(Last updated May 2011)
Flood Warning
Roles & Responsibilities
Flood Classifications
Flood Warning Operations
Flood Warnings and River Height Bulletins
River Basin Information
Further Information
The Balonne River in flood at Surat,
Queensland. January 1996.
Photo courtesy of Wimera Aviation.
Flood Warning
Flood warning is an integral component of counter disaster arrangements for a community at risk from
flooding.
The aim of the warning system is to minimise loss of life and property damage by warning people of the
likelihood and size of a flood so that they may evacuate, shift property or stock to higher ground, or implement
other temporary flood loss reduction measures.
Warnings are of limited value unless they are delivered in a timely and effective manner and property owners
and residents in the flood-threatened area believe the warning and take appropriate action in advance of being
flooded.
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Roles & Responsibilities The responsibility for flood forecasting and warning services in Australia rests with the Commonwealth Bureau of Meteorology. In Queensland, the effectiveness of the flood warning system depends on the cooperative involvement of the Bureau of Meteorology, State Government agencies and Local Government working with flood-threatened communities. The Queensland Flood Warning Consultative Committee (FWCC) is a joint Commonwealth, State and Local Government Committee which coordinates the development and operation of flood warning services in Queensland. The roles of the primary agencies involved in the flood warning system, as recommended by the FWCC, are outlined in the figure below.
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Flood Classifications
At each flood warning river height station, the severity of flooding is described as minor, moderate or major
according to the effects caused in the local area or in nearby downstream areas.
Major Flooding: This causes inundation of large
areas, isolating towns and cities. Major
disruptions occur to road and rail links.
Evacuation of many houses and business
premises may be required. In rural areas
widespread flooding of farmland is likely.
Moderate Flooding: This causes the inundation
of low lying areas requiring the removal of stock
and/or the evacuation of some houses. Main
traffic bridges may be closed by floodwaters.
Minor Flooding: This causes inconvenience
such as closing of minor roads and the
submergence of low level bridges and makes the
removal of pumps located adjacent to the river
necessary.
The zero level of a river gauge ("gauge zero") is typically set at the low flow level of the stream, i.e. the water
level of the stream after a long dry spell. River heights are measured in metres above the gauge zero. For
example, a river height reading of 5 metres means that the water level has risen 5 metres above its lowest
level. In tidal areas, the gauge zero may be set at the mean tide level.
Each river height can be converted to its equivalent on Australian Height Datum (AHD) by applying the AHD
value of the gauge zero. Contact the Bureau of Meteorology if this is required.
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Flood Warning Operations
The development and provision of flood warning services in Queensland is the role of the Bureau's Flood
Warning Centre in Brisbane.
The Flood Warning Centre operates up to 24 hours per day depending on the severity and extent of flooding.
The basic components of the flood forecasting system are shown in the diagram below.
Data Collection & Transmission
Rainfall and river height data is collected from over 1000 sites throughout Queensland via radio and telephone
telemetry from automatic stations and via telephone-computer links from volunteer observers.
Meteorological & Hydrological Forecasting
The collated data is analysed using a range of techniques including simple empirical relationships and complex
computer catchment simulation models to predict the likely timing and severity of flooding. The impact of
forecast weather and rainfall conditions is also assessed.
Flood Warning Services
River Height Bulletins.
These contain the latest observed river heights at selected locations within a river basin and are issued
regularly.
Flood Warnings
Flood Warnings contain a summary of existing conditions within a river basin and predictions of river
heights at key locations (towns, bridges, rural centres).
Professional Advice
FWC staff provide direct assessments of flood conditions to emergency agencies and Local
Government officers.
Media Briefings
Extensive briefing of radio television and newspapers news services are provided as requested.
Flood Warnings and River Height Bulletins
The Bureau of Meteorology issues Flood Warnings and River Height Bulletins for most Queensland river basins
regularly during floods.
They are sent to radio stations for broadcast, and to the local Councils, emergency services and a large
number of other agencies involved in managing flood response activities. They are available via:
Radio
Radio stations, particularly the local ABC and local commercial stations, broadcast Flood Warnings and River
Height Bulletins soon after issue.
Local response organisations
These include the Councils, Police, and State Emergency Services in the local area.
Internet/World Wide Web
Flood Warnings, River Height Bulletins and other weather related data is available on the Bureau's Web page
at http://www.bom.gov.au . The Queensland Flood Warning Centre website is http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood
.
Telephone Weather
Flood Warnings are available through a recorded voice retrieval system, along with a wide range of other
weather related and climate information.
Main Directory Phone 1900 955 360
Flood Warnings Phone 1300 659 219
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Telephone Weather Services Call Charges: 1900 numbers: 77c per minute incl. GST; 1300 numbers: Low call cost - around 27.5c incl. GST. (More from international, satellite, mobile or public phones) River Basin Information River basin brochures which contain more detailed information such as flood level classifications, flood history, peak flood heights and maps have been prepared for most river basins in Queensland. They are available via the Queensland Flood Warning Centre page. Futher Information For further information, contact: The Regional Director, Bureau of Meteorology, GPO Box 413, Brisbane Q 4001 This page was created at on © Copyright Commonwealth of Australia , Bureau of Meteorology (ABN 92 637 533 532) | Disclaimer | Privacy | Accessibility
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MAKEPEACE ISLAND RESORT FLOOD EMERGENCY PLAN
SCRC NOOSA RIVER WATER SURFACE LEVEL HYDROGRAPHS APPENDIX H
Noosa River Water Surface Level Hydrographs (m AHD)
Location MIKE11 Chainage
Boreen Point NOOSA R 8000
Lake Cooroibah NOOSA R 20000
U/S Makepeace Is. NOOSA R 23400
Buildings* NOOSA R 23600
Mid Makepeace Is. NOOSA R 23800
Tewantin NOOSA R 25400
*Average of WSL at 23400 and 23800
1 in 2 AEP
NOOSA R NOOSA R NOOSA R NOOSA R NOOSA R NOOSA R
Time 8000.00 20000.00 23400.00 23600.00 23800.00 25400.00
Peak 1.45 1.28 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.32
1 in 10 AEP
NOOSA R NOOSA R NOOSA R NOOSA R NOOSA R NOOSA R
Time 8000.00 20000.00 23400.00 23600.00 23800.00 25400.00
Peak 2.09 1.72 1.54 1.52 1.50 1.46
1 in 100 AEP
NOOSA R NOOSA R NOOSA R NOOSA R NOOSA R NOOSA R
Time 8000.00 20000.00 23400.00 23600.00 23800.00 25400.00
Peak 3.11 2.59 2.29 2.26 2.22 2.05
1 in 500 AEP
NOOSA R NOOSA R NOOSA R NOOSA R NOOSA R NOOSA R
Time 8000.00 20000.00 23400.00 23600.00 23800.00 25400.00
Peak 3.91 3.31 2.91 2.86 2.81 2.60
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