Storm Water Management Plans
Stormwater Management Plans for Laura, Gladstone, Georgetown and Spalding
Northern Areas Council, with joint funding from the Stormwater Management Authority, are preparing Stormwater Management Plans (SMPs) for the towns of Laura, Gladstone, Georgetown and Spalding in partnership with a consultant team led by Southfront.
The SMPs will provide greater clarity to the extent of stormwater management related issues in each of the towns. The SMPs will guide Council’s decision making processes to better manage flood risk, water quality, stormwater detention/retention, water re-use and development in the towns.
What are the Goals of the Stormwater Management Plans?
Goals for the Stormwater Management Plans include:
- Identify flood prone areas and opportunities to reduce flooding, taking into consideration the management of stormwater infrastructure and the projected impacts of climate change.
- Improve the water quality of stormwater discharging into the receiving waters.
- Investigate opportunities for water conservation, stormwater harvesting, and re-use.
- Protect and enhance water dependent ecosystems.
- Provide principles and policies to inform future decision making regarding stormwater management
What are the Study Areas of the Stormwater Management Plans?
The Laura SMP Study Area extends from south of Tom Cat Hill Road to north of Kingston Street and Switch Back Road, and includes the Rocky River and Pine Creek channels.
The Gladstone SMP Study Area extends from southwest of Horrocks Highway to northeast of Bondowie Street, and includes the Yangya Creek and Rocky River channels.
The Georgetown SMP Study Area extends from south of Lang Road to north of Lehmann Road, and includes the Yackamoorundie Creek channel.
The Spalding SMP Study Area extends from south of Goyder Highway to north of the Bundaleer Channel, and includes the Freshwater Creek channel.
How will the Stormwater Management Plans be prepared?
The Stormwater Management Plans commenced in late 2022 and will be prepared through to mid-2024, involving the following steps:
