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Renewed push calling for building overhaul on flood plains

Submerged houses seen from a helicopter in flood affected areas in Windsor and Pitt Town near the Hawkesbury River.

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

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. There are calls to take steps to ensure any future developments are flood proof.



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