Publication Date
1-8-1987
Series Number
54
Abstract
Seepage interceptor drains are often effective in mitigating waterlogging in duplex (sand over clay) soils on hill slopes in the sout-west. Spoon and W drains are sometimes effective in removing excess surface waters form clay flats.
This report outlines a method to determine the long-term (1 to 20 years) cost-effectiveness of installing drains to mitigate waterlogging for each individual situation.
Number of Pages
51
Keywords
Waterlogging, Financial planning, Cash flow, Computer software, Drainage, Farm budgeting
Disciplines
Agricultural Economics | Hydrology | Water Resource Management
Recommended Citation
Salerian, J S,
and
McFarlane, D J.
(1987), DRAINS : a method of financially assessing drains used to mitigate waterlogging in south-western Australia. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, Perth. Report 54.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/rmtr/48
