The Challenge

Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) has identified that there is standing water in a number of drainage channels in the Export Park 3 (EP3) area. This water is varying in depth and encouraging the growth of a significant amount of reeds/vegetation, which provides habitat for birds and contributes significantly to debris load in the channels during storm events. WMS were engaged as contractors by Aurecon to identify and assess the feasibility of three potential mitigation options to reduce ponding or the impacts of ponding in the drainage channels.