3D-Flood modelling Northwich, Cheshire
Client: Vale Borough Council
Arup Scope: Hydraulic modelling, 3D visualisation
Date: 2007-2008
Arup developed a 3-Dimensional visualisation tool for the local planning authority, integrating gaming technology with hydraulic modelling outputs and LiDAR information.
The town of Northwich has a history of flooding problems, that have been analysed by Arup in previous studies. These studies have led to the current proposals of improvements to flood defence infrastructure.
Arup developed tools which permit a “fly through” view of the town during a flood event, with the potential to interrogate the model for hydraulic data such as depth or velocity at any location.
This type of approach to flood simulation and flood risk mapping could have many uses, especially at high-profile sites where flooding is a salient planning issue. The tool can be relayed to 3rd parties via a web link and allows the planning authority to inform planning decisions and to engage with the public and other key stakeholders.
