Flood Protection
Flood risks will be reduced for 100-200 residents through nature-based drainage solutions.
Frequent flooding and stagnant water disrupt daily life in Rumah Awam. A new drainage study and a pilot will manage runoff, filter pollutants and create greener, cooler streets.
A drainage study maps how water moves through the neighbourhood to locate problem spots.
Designs combine bioswales, wider drains, and vegetation to absorb rain and reduce overflow.
Planned upgrades will protect homes and streets, turning flood-prone areas into safe, green spaces for the community.
To build a picture of each community, the Resilience for Communities (R4C) program used risk mapping, open-data sources, expert interviews, community surveys and focus groups. This assessment used the Climate Resilience Measurement for Communities (CRMC) tool to assess community resilience to extreme heat and flooding - helping to identify priorities and design solutions.
Sources of resilience — A shared green space strengthens the community’s social, natural, and physical capital.
Restores soil absorption and reduces polluted runoff during heavy rain.
Protects homes and streets from flood damage and stagnant water.
Brings residents together around visible, green improvements in their neighbourhood.
Impact multipliers — Resilience solutions have a different mix of impact multipliers and impact multiple systems, businesses and societies. Together, multipliers produce anamplified impact.
Reduced pollution
Potential nature-based solution filters sediments and oil before runoff enters rivers, improving water quality.
Access to cool spaces
Green interventions provide shade and cooling, improving liveability.
Enhanced biodiversity
Plantings around drainage features attract wildlife and restore ecological balance.
How does this solution make a difference? – Addressing prioritized shocks and stresses
Flood
Aging Infrastructure
Environmental Degradation
Reducing flood risk
Heavy rains often overwhelm drains in Pantai Peringgit, leaving streets and homes under water. Bioswales and upgraded drainage absorb excess water, lowering the frequency and severity of floods that disrupt daily life.
Upgrading inadequate infrastructure
Old drains in Pantai Peringgit cannot cope with heavier rains and frequent storms, often leaving streets and homes under water. Nature-based solutions ease the load on ageing systems with affordable, adaptable designs that protect homes while making streets cooler and greener.
Restoring urban ecology
Flood-prone areas often become polluted and barren, with stagnant water and poor soil quality. Green drainage features filter runoff, improve water quality and bring back plants and wildlife, turning neglected spaces into healthier, more resilient spots.
Bioswales and drainageimprovements absorb excessrainwater, lowering floodfrequency and severity.
Photo of a flooded street in Rumah Awam (Source: En. Halim, Head of the Rumah Awam Pantai Peringgit Association, 14–15 Nov 2023)
Community Aspiration from Engagement Sessions for Rumah Awam Pantai Peringgit , 2024
