LiDAR capture

Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) capture is critical to define terrain which underpins flood modelling, and can be processed into additional datasets, such as evacuation route surveys and floor level databases, to support preparation, response and recovery efforts.

Current LiDAR initiatives

The $6 million LiDAR capture and floor level database (WP2) is part of the Flood Risk Management Program (FRMP) - a component of the jointly funded Australian and Queensland Government (50:50) 2021-22 Rainfall and Flooding - Exceptional circumstances Category C and D funding package approved under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

The LiDAR capture and floor level database (WP2) involves prioritisation of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) capture extents, including procurement of LiDAR and post-processing services for terrain modelling, building footprints and development of a flood level database.

This work package is available to 37 councils in local government areas (LGAs) impacted by the South East Queensland Rainfall and Flooding event, the Central, Southern and Western Queensland Rainfall and Flooding event and Ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth event. LiDAR capture will be undertaken in floodplain areas in the activated councils, prioritised by need, and post-process LiDAR to obtain building footprints and flood levels.

More information

Visit www.qra.qld.gov.au/frmp-2021-22-wp2 or email: floodteam@qra.qld.gov.au.