Old Data Sinks Hopes of Levee Verdict in Flood Findings

Old Data Sinks Hopes of Levee Verdict in Flood Findings
A house is inundated by water during flooding in Melbourne, Australia, on Oct. 14, 2022.William West/AFP via Getty Images
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It’s unclear how a racecourse levee contributed to devastating floods in Melbourne’s inner west because the modelling is out of date, a review has concluded.

An independent panel, appointed by Melbourne Water, on Oct. 6 released its final report on the Maribyrnong River flood, making 15 recommendations.