Rapid Creek Flood Mitigation
Status: Complete
Client: Northern Territory Government Department of Infrastructure Planning and Logistics
Location: Darwin, NT
Project Value: <$40M
The Rapid Creek Flood Mitigation at Darwin International Airport controls the impact of floodwaters on the Rapid Creek floodplain. Earthworks included the excavation of a 95,000 mega litre detention basin, flood retention embankments and extensive culvert installations including two major crossings under the main airport entrance road, Henry Wrigley Drive.