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We can’t flood proof – but we can redesign houses!
I don’t think we can flood proof Queensland because we can’t control the rain. I think we can just stop the damage floods cause. So, we need to build our houses on a big block of cement. This will make … Continue reading
Tagged away, block, can't, cement, construction, damage, flood, footing, foundation, high, materials, proof, resilienthomes, schoolofideas, slab, strong, wash, water
Mote Time
To flood proof Queensland… we need to build a mote around the houses/cities with underground pipes that carries the water to dams and other parts of the country that need water.
Tagged cities, country, Dams, drought, flood, houses, moat, mote, need water, Pipes, proof, Queensland, resilient communities, resilient homes, schoolofideas, Tunnels, underground, water redirection
Flood proofing Queensland by building rivers
To flood proof Queensland… we need to build more rivers around buildings. These rivers will be built so that the water flows away from our important places.
Tagged buildings, flood, idea, Infrastructure, proof, Queensland, redirecting water, Rivers, schoolofideas, water, water flow