Relocating properties may be a necessary step to prepare for future natural disasters.
The Queensland town of Grantham was hit by a deadly flood in 2011, prompting the decision to relocate the entire town up the hill – a project that was completed in just one year.
As the nation recovers from Cyclone Gabrielle and begins repairs, a managed retreat could be a possible solution ahead of the next disaster.
Environmental engineer Jamie Simmonds, the project director for the Grantham move says the relocation team worked with the affected townspeople and the process was rapid.
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