Hi All,
I am currently doing a built strata development in Thornlie WA, city of Gosnells. (My first one)
Apparently I need to install 7 soak wells, for a 1 in 100 year flood event!! for this specific council… no other council seems to requires this. The standard is 1-25 year events.
Anyway I was hoping somebody could tell me if they have built in the city of Gonsells before and how they accommodated this requirements. I have looked around the suburb on google maps and have seen some developments but don't see that many soak wells in the pictures??
I would be really gratefull for any help or if you have had to deal with something similar with your developments.
Cheers
These newer and somewhat surreal 'flooding' restrictions are being placed on developments by a few councils in WA (& probably Australia) as a follow on effect of the Brisbane floods where councils allowed developments in some areas below 100 yr flood mark.
As a result of newer properties being inundated some insurers have initiated legal action against some councils.
Have you tried a hydrological surveyor?
Hi Derek, thanks for your quick reply.
I have not thought about that as yet, good idea.
Will they tell me what the water level is or likelihood of flooding will be in my area? sounds expensive as well…
Cheers
I must admit I am not sure of the costs as that is something our development manager handles. But if it is any consolation we had to do something similar for some projects in Karratha.
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