Create innovative approaches to drainage and flood management in the Arden Macaulay precinct of Melbourne

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

Population
4,529,599 (2015)

GDP
219 billion USD (2014)

Project area
Adaptation and Water

Annual average damages due to of flooding
Estimated 399 million AUD

THE PROJECT

Melbourne Challenge

The Arden Macaulay redevelopment project in Melbourne aims to transform the precinct into one of the best examples of urban regeneration internationally. The Arden Macaulay precinct is an area that is generally underutilised, particularly considering its proximity to the Central City. Urban renewal will rejuvenate the precinct, turning it into a thriving and liveable place that supports a new community. Arden Macaulay is a highly urbanised and has a challenging flooding and drainage management catchment. Addressing drainage and flooding will be crucial to the long-term viability of the development precinct, especially when long term changes to climate are factored in. Flood mitigation options have been investigated, however, the City of Melbourne would like to open these up to create innovative approaches to drainage and flood management that incorporates liveability and useable spaces in the Arden Macaulay precinct of Melbourne.