Allender, C; Sutrisna, M and Zaman, A U (2017) Towards developing robust climate risk management strategies in the estuarine park of the Swan River, Western Australia. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 8(4), pp. 441-462. ISSN 1759-5916
Abstract
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.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | asset management; climate risks; floodplain development; management strategy; risk ownership; swan river |
| Index terms: | adaptation, Australia, grounded theory, management strategy, floodplain development, risk management, construction professional, survey, asset management, strategy, flooding, communication network, data analysis, local government, interview, risk ownership, climate risk, Swan River, urban resilience, evidence, questionnaire, methodology |
| Subjects: | sustainability and resilience, data analysis and analytics, user focus, risk assessment, evaluation and assessment methods, data collection methods, asset management, networking, environmental hazards, administrative law, research methods, theoretical framing, physical geography and landforms, management, land management, financial risk, professional development, Geography |
| Topics: | Urban Studies, Digital Applications, Legal Issues, Design Practice, Information Management, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Business Strategy, Cost Management, Sustainability, Risk Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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