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.
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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