They argued that the WRD’s proposal and the technical assessment by the IIT-M, had not adequately assessed this risk; they further said that converting the marsh into a reservoir would eliminate about 4,375 acres of natural flood storage, increasing flood risk in nearby areas
Fishers allege Mamallan reservoir plan ignores tidal inundation risks
They argued that the WRD’s proposal and the technical assessment by the IIT-M, had not adequately assessed this risk; they further said that converting the marsh into a reservoir would eliminate about 4,375 acres of natural flood storage, increasing flood risk in nearby areas