This case study investigates the impacts of both climate change and different modelling approaches (design storm model vs time series/dynamic model) on stormwater infrastructure design within the Wairau Valley stormwater catchment in North Shore City.
This case study investigates the impacts of both climate change and different modelling approaches (design storm model vs time series/dynamic model) on stormwater infrastructure design within the Wairau Valley stormwater catchment in North Shore City.
Although the case study may provide a blueprint to help other councils identify, scope and respond to climate change effects during their own stormwater upgrades, it is not intended to provide any standard solutions. Each region, district and community will have its own climate-related vulnerabilities and priorities relating to rainfall and stormwater infrastructure.
This case study was prepared by Helen Shaw, Senior Water Resources Engineer, URS Ltd.