Technical flood risk guidance in relation to allowances for climate change in Northern Ireland
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Comprises guidance on allowances for climate change in the design of infrastructure managed by the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland, focusing on road drainage, storm drainage and river infrastructure. Also touches on managing flood risk in relation to development planning and management in Northern Ireland.
History
Produced by the DFI Water and Drainage Policy Division.
Subjects
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Transport facilities
- Climate Change
- Special subject areas
Publisher History
The Department for Infrastructure (DFI) is one of nine Northern Ireland departments, responsible for: regional strategic planning and development policy; transport strategy and sustainable transport policy; public transport policy and performance; road safety and vehicle regulation policy; provision and maintenance of all public roads; river and sea defence maintenance and the construction of flood alleviation schemes; provision of flood maps and risk information; policy on water and sewerage services among others. Formerly Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Department for Regional Development, Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland and Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland, Planning Service.
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