6 Further Work
It is the intention of North Shore City Council to extend this study, and investigate the following with a view to providing guidance regarding the appropriate application of modelling methods to take account of climate change in different catchments:
a. Application of design storm and dynamic modelling methods to catchments elsewhere in the city.
b. Investigation into different catchment characteristics and in-system storage, and the response to rainfall.
c. Detailed flood plain survey and modelling in the Wairau catchment to assess the sensitivity of flow increases on flood plain extents.
d. Review of modelling specifications specific to infrastructure upgrades and flood plain management.
e. Review of the design storm generation methodology used, and its applicability to different climate scenarios (i.e. response to increases in dry periods).
