Overland Flow Assessment Services
Our experts can provide your project with an overland flow assessment to help you meet regulatory and compliance requirements. This service is ideal for homeowners, developers, and even councils wanting to mitigate the risk of flooding and render projects safe long-term.
Overland flow path assessments are often overlooked since most developers focus on other potential flooding causes, like nearby rivers or coastlines. However, they are essential for protecting properties in build-up environments where flash floods are more likely.
What is Overland Flow & Why Does it Matter?
Overland flow refers to the movement of stormwater across the land after rainfall. It is less common in rural areas because forests and soils absorb most precipitation, but it is common in urban areas with more concrete and hardstand surfaces.
Engineers usually manipulate the overland flow path to direct water into storm drains or underground storage areas before releasing it into nearby rivers and oceans. However, these aren’t always present on new projects or capable of dealing with the extent of expected runoff. If left unchecked, overland flow can jeopardise projects and lead to work being washed away.
Our Expertise in Overland Flow Path Services & Assessments
Fortunately, Flood Smart Engineering can help you avoid flooding issues. We can perform an overland flow path assessment, telling you where water will go in a storm and supporting compliance with Brisbane City Council and other local authorities.
Here’s what we do in short:
Ensure your project meets the regulatory requirements of overland flow across multiple Councils
Perform an overland flow path assessment, showing where the water will go when it rains and the expected volumes.
Provide details about the potential impact of high rainfall and the hazards that may result.
Offer site-specific analysis of factors like the topography, soil conditions and nearby infrastructure to determine your risk level.
Tailored Solutions For Your Project
Flood Smart Engineering believes in delivering tailored solutions to projects for developers, public infrastructure contractors, and councils.
Homeowners
If you are a homeowner, an overland flow assessment shows where you are most at risk and some additional mitigation strategies you could implement. In these cases, we could suggest using flood-proofing measures or upgrading drainage installations.
Developers
If you are a developer, our overland flow assessments show you how to remain compliant while optimising land use. We can adapt our approaches to conventional business-related projects like warehouses or local council-constructed specialist structures, including roads, bridges, and libraries.
Why Choose Flood Smart Engineering?
Flood Smart Engineering is a top choice because of our local expertise and deep understanding of regulations. Our team can support you throughout the process and ensure you implement solutions suitable for your current site. So what are you waiting for? Take action now and get Flood Smart Engineering to provide the required engineering and assessments for overland flow in Brisbane and beyond.