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A resource provides information on measures that can improve the resilience of households during a disaster or adverse weather event.

Flood Resilient Homes Program
  • Flood
  • Resource
  • QLD
The pilot Flood Resilient Homes Program was designed to help residents to prepare for, live through and recover from overland flow flooding. It's currently active in locations across Brisbane that have a history of this type of flooding.

Residents receive:

  • a free Home Service by flood-resilience experts
  • recommendations which may include works to increase the flood resilience of the property.

Architects design these works, and licensed builders undertake them. They can range from raising power points to tiling floors and more extensive works. In most cases, there is no cost to the property owner. Flood-resilient design lets homeowners store belongings before a flood. It keeps them safe. They also allow residents to clean and repair with ease and to move back in swiftly after floods with minimal long-term disruption.

The webpage includes a photo of a home with clickable links that provide more detailed information on different items. It is also useful for people who are ineligible for the program. As there are separate links to webpages that provide strategies for flood-resilient building and construction techniques for:

  • houses
  • apartments
  • businesses
  • builders and architects.

 

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Brisbane city Council – Brisbane Sustainability Agency
Homeowner, Industry
Yes
Yes
Has been tried and effective at reducing damage
Brief, and easy to understand
Last updated