Towards developing robust climate risk management strategies in the estuarine park of the Swan River, Western Australia

© 2017, © Emerald Publishing Limited. Purpose: This study aims to support the development risk management strategies towards improving the resilience of assets located in the estuary and lower level of the Swan River, Western Australia. The study evaluated the key role of Federal/State policies in a...

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Main Authors: Allender, C., Sutrisna, M., Zaman, Atiq
Format: Journal Article
Published: 2017
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/58111
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author Allender, C.
Sutrisna, M.
Zaman, Atiq
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Zaman, Atiq
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description © 2017, © Emerald Publishing Limited. Purpose: This study aims to support the development risk management strategies towards improving the resilience of assets located in the estuary and lower level of the Swan River, Western Australia. The study evaluated the key role of Federal/State policies in adaptation planning and the communication and interface between various stakeholders, including State/Local governments, construction professionals, property developers and landowners. Design/methodology/approach: The study applied a mixed research approach through a questionnaire survey followed by an in-depth interview involving local construction experts. Collected data were analysed following the grounded theory methodology style of data analysis. Findings: The findings revealed a convoluted understanding of communication networks and responsibility for owning the future risks between relevant stakeholders. As a result, a framework illustrating clear process and roles in mitigating risk and implementing adaptive asset management measures has been formulated and presented in this study. Originality/value: Scientific evidence suggested that sea-level rise and increased frequency of major coastal flooding events are inevitable as early as 2100, and having a comprehensive risk management plan of assets to anticipate climate risks and to improve urban resilience is essential. The proposed framework is aimed at local stakeholders in improving current state of communication and adaptation planning as a pathway to develop a robust risk management strategy.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-581112017-11-20T08:58:25Z Towards developing robust climate risk management strategies in the estuarine park of the Swan River, Western Australia Allender, C. Sutrisna, M. Zaman, Atiq © 2017, © Emerald Publishing Limited. Purpose: This study aims to support the development risk management strategies towards improving the resilience of assets located in the estuary and lower level of the Swan River, Western Australia. The study evaluated the key role of Federal/State policies in adaptation planning and the communication and interface between various stakeholders, including State/Local governments, construction professionals, property developers and landowners. Design/methodology/approach: The study applied a mixed research approach through a questionnaire survey followed by an in-depth interview involving local construction experts. Collected data were analysed following the grounded theory methodology style of data analysis. Findings: The findings revealed a convoluted understanding of communication networks and responsibility for owning the future risks between relevant stakeholders. As a result, a framework illustrating clear process and roles in mitigating risk and implementing adaptive asset management measures has been formulated and presented in this study. Originality/value: Scientific evidence suggested that sea-level rise and increased frequency of major coastal flooding events are inevitable as early as 2100, and having a comprehensive risk management plan of assets to anticipate climate risks and to improve urban resilience is essential. The proposed framework is aimed at local stakeholders in improving current state of communication and adaptation planning as a pathway to develop a robust risk management strategy. 2017 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/58111 10.1108/IJDRBE-05-2016-0022 restricted
spellingShingle Allender, C.
Sutrisna, M.
Zaman, Atiq
Towards developing robust climate risk management strategies in the estuarine park of the Swan River, Western Australia
title Towards developing robust climate risk management strategies in the estuarine park of the Swan River, Western Australia
title_full Towards developing robust climate risk management strategies in the estuarine park of the Swan River, Western Australia
title_fullStr Towards developing robust climate risk management strategies in the estuarine park of the Swan River, Western Australia
title_full_unstemmed Towards developing robust climate risk management strategies in the estuarine park of the Swan River, Western Australia
title_short Towards developing robust climate risk management strategies in the estuarine park of the Swan River, Western Australia
title_sort towards developing robust climate risk management strategies in the estuarine park of the swan river, western australia
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/58111