Flood Risk Management
In a changing climate, flooding will be seen in places it’s never been before, and will happen more often in those places where we’ve come to expect it.
The introduction of the 2007 EU Floods Directive, and the recent publication, by the DEHLG and OPW, of the New Guidelines for the Planning System and Flood Risk Management have reinforced the importance of addressing Flood Risk in Ireland.
Arup have a proven track record in all areas of Flood Risk Management both in Ireland and internationally. Our goal is to deliver cost eff ective and sustainable solutions, through technical excellence and innovation, efficient organisation and personal service tailored to meet the needs of your project.
The appropriate response - for when less is more
A good flood risk assessment needs to provide a level of detail appropriate to the project. Arup will tailor the level of our investigation to meet your needs, from initial scoping studies through to detailed investigation and design.
Complementary skills - for when more means more
Arup is a true multidisciplinary consultancy. Our range of services includes:
- Hydrology and Hydraulic Modelling ( in 1, 2 or 3 dimensions)
- Strategic and Localised Flood Risk Assessments
- Assessment of existing Flood Defence Assets
- Management of Spatial Flooding Data using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Advice on the new ‘Planning Guidelines and Flood Risk Management’
- Section 9 and Section 50 Applications to OPW
- River Engineering, River Restoration and Geomorphology
- Design of Flood Alleviation Schemes
- Flood Protection of Buildings
- Critical Infrastructure and Asset Risk Management
- Emergency Response Planning
- Coastal Protection
- Environmental Assessment
- Geotechnics
The benefit of engaging Arup lies in the integration of all these skills into one cohesive project team.
