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32,000 homes in Melbourne suburbs face flood risks, prompting new ratings and increased drainage funding.
Melbourne Water is updating flood risk models, identifying 32,000 homes in Glen Eira and Merri-bek at risk during severe flooding, with water potentially reaching 50 centimeters—below floor level—in many properties.
A new risk-based flood rating system, similar to bushfire ratings, is being introduced to reflect varying threat levels, with nearly 80% of at-risk homes in Glen Eira and 70% in Merri-bek in the lowest two of six categories.
Interactive maps show current and future flood risks under climate change, though only stormwater data is currently available.
The state aims to reduce insurance costs for low-risk homes and improve planning clarity, but residents and officials demand transparency, more funding for infrastructure, and extended consultation.
Final maps will be released after a December 5 consultation deadline.
Melbourne Water plans to nearly double drainage investment to $300 million over five years.
32.000 hogares en los suburbios de Melbourne enfrentan riesgos de inundación, lo que provocó nuevas calificaciones y un aumento de la financiación del drenaje.