Why flood-prone Lismore is not a priority for improved flood warning systems
ABCAustralia's most flood-affected postcode will have to wait for flood gauge upgrades until the state and federal governments agree on who will pay for ongoing maintenance costs. Key points: NSW flood gauges won't receive new federal funding until the state agrees to share costs Disaster-prone Queensland has been prioritised because it will pay for gauge maintenance Lismore is still waiting for a flood warning infrastructure upgrade Lismore was at the epicentre of last year's most expensive natural disaster in Australia's history that also claimed four lives. Emergency Services Minister Murray Watt said Queensland would be first for the roll-out of flood warning infrastructure because it was the most disaster-prone state. The minister acknowledged Lismore was also "incredibly flood-prone", but said the new funding relied on the NSW government agreeing to ongoing maintenance costs. $15m for improvements unallocated Senator Watt pointed to NSW receiving $15 million in federal funding last August to support councils over the next four years to install, upgrade and operate flood warning gauges.
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