Project outline
A short, but intense, rain storm resulted in severe flooding to five separate buildings at the Monash Medical Centre, Clayton. The flood and extent of the damage were estimated at being between a one in a 50-100 year occurrence.
Following the flood, the VMIA and Southern Health partnered to determine how to minimise disruption to hospital operations arising from future flood events. A consulting engineering firm was appointed to investigate the issues and produce a report.
The project reviewed existing documentation and the impact of the flood, investigated site drainage and assessed means of reducing site exposure to future flooding.
Project partners
- Southern Health (Lead partner)
- Connell Wagner (Aurecon Group Ltd - consulting engineers)
- The VMIA.
Project outcomes
A comprehensive flood investigation was undertaken by Connell Wagner (Aurecon Group Ltd) which included a range of potential flood scenarios and possible strategies to minimise, redirect or contain flood flows to the site. A technical engineering report outlined recommendations to reduce exposure to flooding and outlined priorities and cost implications to the Monash Medical Centre.
Contact
Russell Crook
Senior Manager Engineering Services
Southern Health
Email: Russell.Crook@southernhealth.org.au.