A Stormwater Management Plan (SMP) is a documented, comprehensive plan which includes flood maps for areas of high risk to indicate the predicted flood levels during various storm events and to understand and implement strategies to protect against potential stormwater problems.

Council with funding support from the Adelaide and Mt Loft Ranges Natural Resource Management Board, is developing Stormwater Management Plans for catchments in the Council area, including some shared catchments with the Cities of Charles Sturt and Prospect.

To date three major catchments are in various stages of completion of Stormwater Management Plans including flood mapping (North Arm East, Hindmarsh Enfield Prospect and Torrens Road). There are also a number of major catchment studies that have been undertaken. Upgrade works are proceeding in accordance with these plans; these works include:

• The Hargrave Street, Peterhead Pump Station catchment;
• The Hart Street, Ethelton Pump Station catchment;
• The Hack Street, Port Adelaide Pump Station catchment;
• The Wellington Street, Port Adelaide Pump Station catchment
• along with new, replacement and ongoing maintenance to pipes, drains and stormwater infrastructure.

The Flood Awareness Map can be used to determine existing flood risks where flood modelling has been undertaken, and to assist with the planning and design of new developments. To discuss the Flood Awareness Map, please contact Council's City Assets Department.

It is important that Council work with residents on developing strategies to reduce the risk of flooding. While long-term improvements to the stormwater infrastructure are essential, it is impossible to totally eliminate risk. Council regularly maintains stormwater infrastructure as part of routine maintenance schedules, people should report if they notice damaged or blocked drains or inlets.

Council can supply a limited number of sandbags to residents if notified prior to a storm event. The State Emergency Service (SES) can also provide sandbags if more are needed. More information on storm safety and ways to minimise the impact of a storm event can be found on the SES Website.

If flooding does occur, photos or videos of the flooding event can be forwarded to Council by email or by reporting the flooding via Councils Online Services website.

Council is not responsible for burst water mains or sewerage faults. If you need assistance call SA Water on 1300 729 283.

In the event of a blockage or an after hours emergency residents can call Council's Customer Service Team on 8405 6600.

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield, City of Prospect and City of Charles Sturt, with joint funding from the Stormwater Management Authority, is preparing a Stormwater Management Plan (SMP) for the Baker Inlet Central area in partnership with a consultant team led by Southfront.

The Baker Inlet Central SMP will provide greater clarity to the extent of the stormwater management related issues in the project area. The SMP will be used to guide Council’s decision making processes to better manage flood risk, water quality, stormwater detention/retention, water reuse and development in the project area.

The project area includes the suburbs of Wingfield, Mansfield Park, Angle Park, Woodville Gardens, Regency Park, Croydon Park, Dudley Park, Devon Park and Prospect.

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The Port River Stormwater Management Plan (SMP) aims to improve understanding of stormwater management related issues, while guiding future decision making about how we manage flood risk and improve the quality of stormwater. The catchment area covered by the SMP includes the suburbs of Port Adelaide, Queenstown, Alberton and Rosewater.

The plan has been prepared by the City of Port Adelaide Enfield Council, with joint funding from the Stormwater Management Authority and Adelaide Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resource Management Board in partnership with a consultant team led by Southfront.