INQ125

TitleLong
Managing Stormwater Flooding Risks in Melbourne
INQAuthor
J.W Cameron, Auditor-General of Victoria
Year
InquiryType
DisasterType
State
Status

Recommendations for this Inquiry

INQ-ref REC-UID CODE SubCode SrcNUM Recommendation
INQ125 REC125-3891 C - Response 15 - Inter-service cooperation Recommendation 1

That Melbourne Water and councils explore opportunities for working collaboratively to address the management of flooding risks with a view to optimising the efficient and effective use of their flood mitigation resources.

INQ125 REC125-3900 E - Agency Organisation 12 - EM agency and authority Recommendation 10

That agencies integrate condition information into their asset management decision-making practices and use it as the basis for validating asset valuations and depreciation calculations.

INQ125 REC125-3899 A - Responsibility 22 - Role of local Gvt Recommendation 9

That councils implement a condition assessment and monitoring program conforming to best practice principles.

INQ125 REC125-3898 A - Responsibility 25 - Inquiry, audit, lessons management and after action review Recommendation 8

That agencies develop a detailed improvement plan and commit resources to its implementation.

INQ125 REC125-3897 F - Research and technology 17 - Assets and technology Recommendation 7

That agencies assess the cost-effectiveness of establishing a dedicated and proven asset management information system which is integrated with the other information systems used to manage drainage assets.

INQ125 REC125-3896 A - Responsibility 22 - Role of local Gvt Recommendation 6

That councils plan for, and implement, formal consultation arrangements with stakeholders to set drainage goals and objectives, and desired service levels.

INQ125 REC125-3895 E - Agency Organisation 32 - Doctrine, standards, and reform Recommendation 5

That all agencies develop drainage asset management plans, consistent with best practice, and that these incorporate:
- service levels and community expectations
- a demand management plan
- a condition assessment and monitoring program
- lifecycle costing principles

INQ125 REC125-3894 A - Responsibility 22 - Role of local Gvt Recommendation 4

That councils develop flood risk management practices consistent with best practice risk management, and that these incorporate:

INQ125 REC125-3893 A - Responsibility 35 - Business and Industry in relation to industry Recommendation 3

That Melbourne Water ensures that stakeholders (and especially local councils) are fully consulted before and during the development of drainage strategies and plans. These plans should consider councils’ drainage systems.

INQ125 REC125-3892 A - Responsibility 35 - Business and Industry in relation to industry Recommendation 2

That Melbourne Water ensures stakeholder expectations are fully considered when setting flood risk reduction targets.

INQ125 REC125-3901 A - Responsibility 22 - Role of local Gvt Recommendation 11

That councils formulate, track and report on measures that show their performance in managing drainage assets.