What were the findings of the flood panel?

The final flood report concludes that the flood models developed by ARTC are fit for purpose, in accordance with national guidelines and industry best practice, and account for the impacts of the reference designs. The report recommends ARTC undertake further actions during both the revised draft EIS and detailed design stages and for a suitably qualified practitioner to review the design against the flood impact objectives and actions at key design stages.

The findings of the panel will inform the Coordinator-General’s evaluation of the EIS.

To provide ongoing advice and assurance on the matters raised in the panel’s final report, the Coordinator-General has engaged two of the former panel members, supported by a Geomorphologist.  Their ongoing advice will further inform the Coordinator-General’s evaluation of the EIS.