b'Goal 4 Drainage and Flood ManagementObjective 1:To mitigate the risk and impact of floodingNo. ActionLead & Partner(s)BudgetedTimeframe S/M/L8.Review current operations around (natural) drainage EnvironmentX Short channel maintenance to take into account increasedWater Services siltation and continued plant growth (causing increased Landowners flooding and erosion of water quality)also review waterwaysmaintenance programme in relation to plant growth9.Consider and explore the use of natural water Environment SectionX Short - Long retention measures in certain suitable areas as a method Water Services of managing flood risk, improve water quality, enhanceParks biodiversity, management of soil and sediment and to provide for the creation of new or additionalamenity areas. Liaise and collaborate with the OPW and other stakeholders engaged in research and pilot projects to develop knowledge and capacity on such measures.10Continually review flood risk data and take into account Environment SectionX Short - Long increased flood extents and depths in the design, planning Roads and build/delivery of new infrastructure by the council Housing Sectionto avoid potential/future flood prone areas and ensure Parksthat new infrastructure is resilient to climate change risks.Objective 2:To provide and plan for effective drainage systems11.Undertake and implement a surface water managementEnvironment SectionXShort plan for the assessment and management of surfacewater flood risks with the aim of reducing the adverse Transportation Section consequences of flooding, to prioritise projects to reducesurface water flood risk and provide for detailed mappingof areas prone to surface water and groundwater flood risk. 12.Stipulate the requirement for the design and specification Planning Section3 Short of urban storm water drainage systems for new development Water Services to take account of the potential future impact of climatechange through the development management process.13.Incorporate the requirement for Sustainable Urban Housing SectionXShortMedium Drainage Systems where appropriate in local authority Planning Sectionprojects and private development sites.Architectural Services 14.Assess the need for upgrades of drainage systems Water ServicesXMediumincluding separation of sewer and surface water requiredMunicipal District to reduce risk of capacity pressure on drainage systems.Offices78'