The purpose of the Floodplain Management Plan for Dora Creek is to ensure that: • The use of flood liable land is planned and managed in a manner compatible with the assessed frequency and severity of flooding. • Flood liable lands are managed having regard to social, economic and ecological costs and benefits, to individuals as well as the community. • Floodplain management matters are dealt with having regard to community safety, health and welfare requirements. • Information on the nature of possible future flooding is available to the public. • All reasonable measures are taken to alleviate the hazard and damage potential resulting from development on floodplains. • There is no significant growth in hazard and damage potential resulting from new development on floodplains. • Appropriate and effective flood warning systems exist, and emergency services are available for future flooding.