From Freehills Website 12 February 2010

“Key points

1. ✦Developers are now on notice that a failure to consider climate change risks on (or arising from) their proposed coastal developments could result in rejected proposals or could leave approvals open to future challenge.
   

2. ✦Owners of businesses and properties with operations and facilities in coastal areas will increasingly need to consider adaptation strategies to ensure the preservation of their infrastructure and assets and balance restoration costs against new design or relocation costs.
   

3. ✦Local councils are likely to adopt a more conservative approach in approving development as they consider the risks of future negligence claims if landowners suffer loss or property damage.
   

This article examines recent developments in case law and policy in response to climate change and potential sea level rise, and discusses the implications for developers, owners and local councils in coastal areas........”

http://www.freehills.com.au/5789.aspx

See Save Williamstown Issues page  “Infrastructure Issues”