See where climate change is hitting Victoria's infrastructure hardest
A new report highlights that Victoria's infrastructure is increasingly at risk from climate change, with an estimated $57 billion worth of assets vulnerable to natural disasters. The report identifies roads, rail, and energy infrastructure as the most exposed sectors, particularly in Melbourne and surrounding areas. It emphasizes the need for proactive measures to mitigate future damage and costs associated with extreme weather events.
- ▪At least $57 billion worth of infrastructure in Victoria is at risk from natural disasters like bushfires, floods, and extreme heat.
- ▪The report indicates that Melbourne's road and rail networks will incur the greatest costs from infrastructural damage.
- ▪The most vulnerable sectors identified include roads, rail, energy infrastructure, and health assets.
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The networks we rely on face growing risk from natural disastersBy the climate team’s Alex Lim and Sacha PayneTopic:InfrastructureTue 19 May 2026 at 4:50amTue 19 May 2026 at 4:50amTue 19 May 2026 at 4:50amabc.net.au/news/victoria-infrastructure-risk-from-climate-change/106678950Link copiedShareShare articleAt least $57 billion worth of infrastructure in Victoria is at risk from more frequent and severe bushfires, floods and extreme heat.Melbourne's road and rail networks will incur the greatest costs in infrastructural damage from natural disasters, a new report reveals.The report published by Infrastructure Victoria looked at $318 billion worth of state-owned or regulated public networks and assets.
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