Renewed push calling for building overhaul on flood plains

Urban design experts say lives at risk due to a lack of planning in low-lying flood zones, and are calling for building changes in flood plains. With renewed debate, there are calls to take steps to ensure any future developments are flood proof.

Submerged houses are seen from a helicopter in flood affected areas in the Windsor and Pitt Town areas along the Hawkesbury River near Sydney Source: AAP