Increase the flood mitigation capacity and resiliency

The design approach for the flood canal seems well-thought-out. Diverting water through a weir into two pathways based on rainfall intensity allows for adaptability during different flood conditions.

 

Below the 5-year flooding level, the water is directed along a branch line to a wetland area, serving as a means for natural purification and infiltration of the water.

 

For higher flood levels, the canal incorporates an overtopping mechanism at the diversion weir, diverting excess water to the river via a flood channel, for up to a 50-year return period.

 

Consideration of various flood levels (5-year, 30-year, and 50-year) is important for erosion control measures. Different design strategies, such as impervious concretion base for the 5-year flood, retaining walls along the slope for the 30-year flood, and pervious surface measures above that level due to low erosion risk, help meet the requirements of each flood level and velocity.

 

Overall, the design of the flood canal appears to account for ecological concerns, varying flood conditions, and the management of sedimentation and erosion.

1- The completion of flood modeling during the early stages has proven advantageous for the flood canal design.

 

2- The design of the flood canal received support from a diverse team of experts, including hydrology and hydraulics (H&H) engineers, geotechnical specialists, and landscape architects. The successful implementation of integrated solutions would not have been possible without effective teamwork and collaboration.

Coordinating different departments and designers are very important through this comprehensive design, to make sure the design meets the demands.