Brisbane's FloodSmart Future Strategy

Brisbane's FloodSmart Future Strategy 2012-2031 outlines Brisbane City Council's new approach to flood risk management. The strategy is based on national and international best practice and delivers coordinated integration of flood management tools.

Flood risk management involves assessing and managing flood risks to reduce the risks to people and property.

Council and flood risk management

Brisbane City Council is committed to managing and reducing the risks of flooding to ensure our city remains safe and liveable.

Brisbane and flooding

Brisbane is built on a floodplain which means we will never be able to prevent flooding.

Brisbane needs to be a city that lives comfortably with and manages the risk of, flooding - ensuring that flooding is expected, designed and planned for. With modern technology and ongoing flood modelling, we are able to better understand risk and respond appropriately.

We all have a role to play in managing the impacts of flooding in our city. Use the Flood Awareness Maps to understand your flood risk and learn how you can be prepared with the Flooding in Brisbane – guide for residents, or if you are a business owner – the Flooding in Brisbane – guide for businesses.

What the Brisbane's FloodSmart Future Strategy delivers

Brisbane's FloodSmart Future Strategy provides residents, industry and business with the confidence that Brisbane has an integrated plan to respond to its flood risk. The strategy enables sustainable economic development and growth. 

Download a copy of the strategy in your preferred format:

• Brisbane's FloodSmart Future Strategy 2012-2031 (PDF - 2.3Mb)
• Brisbane's FloodSmart Future Strategy 2012-2031 (Word - 112kb).

Brisbane’s FloodSmart Future Update outlines the catchment floodplain management planning which has been undertaken to date across Brisbane.

Download a copy of the update: Brisbane's FloodSmart Future Update 2023 (Word - 7.7Mb).