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flag NSW approves 960 homes in flood-prone Sydney area, sparking backlash over safety and promises.

flag The NSW government has approved 960 homes in a flood-prone area of north-western Sydney, the largest such development since 1978. flag Built to a one-in-500 flood risk standard with a three-meter climate buffer, the project faces criticism over flood risks, inadequate infrastructure funding, and political lobbying involving former premier Morris Iemma and developer Leamac. flag While officials cite expert flood modeling and regional growth goals, insurers and environmental groups warn of increased national flood risk and accuse the Minns government of breaking promises to limit development in vulnerable zones.

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