QLD:Inquiry told to flood proof key CBD's

AAP General News (Australia)
04-27-2011
QLD:Inquiry told to flood proof key CBD's

A Queensland floods inqiry has been told the master plan for development of the state's
southeast should be reviewed .. and the Ipswich CBD should be rebuilt on flood-free land.

Property developer the Springfield Land Corporation says in its submission that planning
must ensure the impact of extreme weather events on infrastructure and property is minimised
.. and key business and administrative centres are consolidated in flood-free areas.

The Property Council of Australia has told the commission of inquiry that's returned
to Toowoomba today .. Queensland needs to recover .. rebuild and reignite its economy.

Executive director KATHY MAC DERMOTT says without government action .. Queensland's
housing affordability crisis will only worsen as the construction of new homes falls further
behind demand .. and the insurance industry must simplify definitions of what policies
cover.

AAP RTV bart/crh/jmt

KEYWORD: FLOODS INQUIRY (GOLD COAST)

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