10 | Tonkin Consulting The award-winning Stormwater Management Plan – titled “Holding Back the Flood” – was developed collaboratively with Marion and Holdfast Bay, cities that share common boundaries and storm watcher catchments. Sam says the process involved working very closely with both local councils, as well as with Jensen Planning + Design. The goal of the project was to examine how storm water was managed in the area, and identify the impact future development may have on that management. They underwent a lot of analysis and modelling, and engaged with the local community so they could receive feedback on the management strategies they were considering. Awards bodies recognised the project for its innovative approach to documenting strategies, actions and plans. They highly commended it for its approach to integrating planning and stormwater management,
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