2022 Maribyrnong floods' depth worsened by Melbourne Flemington Racecourse flood wall, but Melbourne Water does not support its removal.

An independent review commissioned by Melbourne Water has found that the flood wall at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia, worsened the depth of water during the catastrophic 2022 Maribyrnong floods, increasing the flood depth by up to 3cm for more than 200 homes. Despite the findings, Melbourne Water does not believe there is enough evidence to justify the removal of the wall.

May 03, 2024
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