As residents along Melbourne's Maribyrnong River attempt to rebuild after last year's shocking floods, their local council fears they could be setting themselves up for future devastation with 'like-for-like' rebuilds in the flood-prone area.
abc.net.au/news/maribyrnong-residents-rebuilding-melbourne-water-flood-review/102219790Industrial fans hummed as Jane Trewin stepped into what was left of her home, a single-storey weatherboard house with riverfront views of the Maribyrnong.Residents in Melbourne's north-west are rebuilding six months after the Maribyrnong River flooded
But some stakeholders are calling for urgent change, warning existing regulations are failing to prepare homeowners for future flooding.Maribyrnong City Council mayor Sarah Carter is among many who agree the extent of flooding predicted by Melbourne Water was "way off". The state government has disputed this slightly, saying building surveyors are required to consult with Melbourne Water before building permits, which are a different approval, can be issued."What we have seen is flood levels that were predicted for this [flood event] were actually inaccurate for some of the homes," she said.
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