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Newport Beach
Watercourse
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Photo courtesy of The Manly Daily |
Newport North Arm and Newport West Arm
Where does it flows to?
Pacific Ocean at Newport Beach.
When has it flooded in the past?
1941, 1943, 1973, 1974, 1977, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1997, 1998
How many properties are flood affected?
Approximately 290, with about 80 properties (both residential and commercial) flooded above floor level in a 1%AEP flood event.
What are the flood risks?
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Flooding can occur from flash flooding from the creeks after heavy rainfall in the catchment or from waves and king tides from the ocean during a severe ocean storm or a combination of both.
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Flash flooding means that flooding will occur quickly and there will be little opportunity for warning or assistance before or during a flood.
What is Council doing?
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Newport Beach Flood Study (Lawson and Treloar, 2002) was adopted by Council in March 2004.
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Newport Beach Floodplain Management Study and Plan (SMEC, 2004) was adopted by Council in March 2004.
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Flood Planning Levels for all properties shown on the Flood Hazard Map were adopted by Council in November 2004
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Newport Flood Education and Communications Plan (Molino Stewart, 2006) resulted in the following activities in conjunction with the State Emergency Service (SES):
- launch of the SES Newport FloodSafe Brochure, which involved distribution via door knock by the SES of flood-affected residential properties in Newport Beach
- launch of SES Business FloodSafe Toolkit, which involved a Business Breakfast and distribution via door knock by the SES of all flood-affected businesses in Newport Beach -
Newport Beach Floodplain North — Flood Management Options Feasibility Report is in preparation with the Draft Final Report currently subject to internal review.
What can I do?
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Being prepared for a flood is the best way to reduce the risks. The State Emergency Service (SES) is the lead response agency for floods, storms and tsunami across NSW. See the SES website for ways you can prepare for a flood.
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Council will post information on the website and advertise in the local media whenever new information becomes available