Derry City and Strabane District CouncilClimate Change Adaptation Plan 2020-2025

Derry City & Strabane District Council Risk Analysis
Through a series of Climate Adaptation Working Group
workshops and analysis of the UK Risk Assessment NI Evidence
Report the following risks have been identified;
(See Appendix 7 detailed risk analysis)
Risk to health, well-being, productivity, assets and
ecosystems from increased temperatures
Risk to Council personnel, communities,
infrastructure, ecosystems and Council assets,
services and operations from increased
precipitation and flooding
Risk of storm damage to infrastructure and
Council assets, services and operations and risk to
Council personnel
Risk of intense cold periods affecting
infrastructure, communities and Council assets,
services and operations
As well as protection of Council assets and estate it is essential
that consideration is given to the current and projected socio
economic profile of the City and District when planning the
resilience of our services.
The DCSDC area consists of 47 designated settlements, 71% of
which are considered an urban area. An estimated 84% of the
population resides in these settlements. Settlement patterns
influence how we deliver services and need to be considered
when ensuring continued service delivery such as during
extreme weather events.
The city and surrounding area is projected to need an
additional 12,000 homes by 2032; such development will
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DCSDC Climate Change Adaptation Plan