The research funded by Surf Life Saving Victoria highlights significant impacts of climate change on coastal areas and beyond. Key findings and implications are as follows:
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Docklands in Melbourne: This area is identified as the most impacted region in Melbourne due to its low-lying nature and underground electrical infrastructure, which poses risks to energy supply during flooding.
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Sea Level Rise Projections:
- Since 1900: A 22cm increase in sea levels.
- By 2050: An additional 14cm rise is unavoidable.
- By 2100: The range could be between 36cm and 50cm, depending on interventions to mitigate climate change.
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Flood Frequency:
- Every 10cm of sea-level rise triples the frequency of one-in-100-year flood events.
- This leads to unpredictable flooding in towns with estuaries, canals, and river mouths.
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High-Risk Areas:
- Surfers Paradise (Queensland)
- Carrum and Patterson Lakes (Victoria)
- Crown Casino and South Melbourne (both at or below sea level)
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