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Report says hundreds of buildings vulnerable to flooding from rising sea levels at Port Fairy
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-28/report-says-hundreds-of-buildings-vulnerable-to-flooding-from-r/4716588
May 28, 2013   A report has found potentially disturbing effects of rising sea levels on the popular tourist town of Port Fairy, in south-western Victoria.

The State Government-funded report is the first of four looking at the potential effect of climate change on the coast. Consultants examined 22-kilometres of coastline around Port Fairy. The town has long-struggled with tidal erosion, especially at East Beach, where a seawall has been built to counter the problem.

The consultants found if the sea level rises 80 centimetres by 2080, up to 390 buildings could be vulnerable to flooding.
The consultants say some of the report’s findings are disturbing and a huge amount of adaptation planning is needed.

Moyne Shire councillors will decide whether to release the full document for community consultation.