Newcastle flood study to affect insurance and property values for 2000 homes
Newcastle council is expanding flood plains around major construction projects. This affects more than 2000 homes.
City of Newcastle is expanding flood plains around the M1 extension, Inner City Bypass and John Hunter Health Precinct. The expansion is based on a flood study.
The expansion affects more than 2000 homes. The study looks at two scenarios: a one-in-2000 year flood and a one-in-100 year flood.
Homeowners say the expansion will raise home and contents insurance costs, lower property values and prevent development approvals. Many ratepayers have sent opposition documents to their MP and premier.
The council has cancelled community meetings to discuss the proposal. A Facebook group, Citizens Against Hexham and Woodberry Flood Study, is building support among residents.
- More than 2000
- Homes affected
- 1-in-2000 year and 1-in-100 year floods
- Flood study scenarios
- Sonia Hornery (Wallsend)
- MP contacted
Why it mattersA flood study can lock homes into insurance costs and property devaluation without public consultation. This hits household budgets and savings hard.
AustraliaNewcastle homeowners face immediate impacts to insurance premiums and ability to sell or develop; the decision may set a precedent for other NSW councils managing flood risk.
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