Sustainability in post disaster road infrastructure recovery projects in Queensland, Australia


Autoria(s): Weerakoon, Ruwan; Kumar, Arun; Desha, Cheryl
Contribuinte(s)

Barnes, Paul H.

Data(s)

01/03/2015

Resumo

Between mid 2010 and early 2013, Queensland road related infrastructures were devastated by flood and cyclone related natural disasters. Responding to these recent events and in preparing for more regular and intense climate-change induced events in future, the Queensland Government is now reviewing how post-disaster road infrastructure recovery projects are planned and delivered. In particular, there is awareness that rebuilding such infrastructure need sustainable strategies across economic, environmental and social dimensions. A comprehensive sustainability assessment framework for pre and post disaster situations can minimize negative impact on our communities, economy and environment. This research is underway to develop a comprehensive sustainability element frame work for post disaster management in road infrastructures in Queensland, Australia. Analyzing the implications of disruption to transport network and associated services is an important part of preparing local and regional responses to the impacts of natural disasters. This research can contribute to strategic planning, management leading to safe, efficient and integrated transport system that supports sustainable economic, social and environmental outcomes in Queensland. Within this context, this paper provides an overview of the qualitative mixed-method research approach involving literature reviews and case studies to explore and evaluate a number of sustainability elements with a view to develop operational strategies for disaster recovery road projects.

Formato

application/pdf

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/63156/

Publicador

Queensland University of Technology

Relação

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/63156/3/63156.pdf

http://digitalcollections.qut.edu.au/2213/

Weerakoon, Ruwan, Kumar, Arun, & Desha, Cheryl (2015) Sustainability in post disaster road infrastructure recovery projects in Queensland, Australia. In Barnes, Paul H. (Ed.) The Proceedings of the 9th Annual International Conference of the International Institute for Infrastructure Renewal and Reconstruction. (8-10 July 2013), Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia, pp. 101-108.

Direitos

Copyright 2013 [please consult the author]

Fonte

Centre for Emergency & Disaster Management; School of Civil Engineering & Built Environment; School of Earth, Environmental & Biological Sciences; Faculty of Health; Science & Engineering Faculty; School of Public Health & Social Work

Palavras-Chave #Sustainability Assessment Framework #Social Sustainability #Economic Sustainability #Environmental Sustainability #Post Disaster Road Recovery Projects #CEDM #Risk-informed Disaster Management: Planning for Response, Recovery and Resilience
Tipo

Conference Paper