Understanding resilience measures
The support of the building sector is essential for the successful implementation of the Resilient Homes Fund.
Natural disasters, in particular flooding, have become more common in Queensland and we need our homes to be more resilient to safeguard against future events.
Resilience measures are not new: materials have been around for many years and there is a growing demand among homeowners for sustainable, resilient homes.
As an outcome of the Resilient Homes Fund, we will have the most experienced building sector in Australia, and potentially internationally, when it comes to renovating and building resilient homes.
Resilient building design
Flood resilient design is one of the many ways Queenslanders can build their resilience to floods. It involves adapting the design, construction and materials incorporated into buildings to minimise damage caused by floodwaters.
Incorporating resilient building design may:
- minimise the chance of flood damage to the home
- minimise the costs and inconvenience of returning home after flood events
- reduce the likelihood of paying for repetitive repairs to your home following flood events
- prepare homes for changing flood conditions in the future, particularly from climate change.
An Industry Guidance for Flood Resilient Homes (A3) provides innovative, practical and affordable solutions for adapting Queensland homes to be more flood resilient.
You can also refer to the following Queensland Government publications:
- Design Guidance for Flood Resilient Homes
- Tips for rebuilding after a flood (PDF)
- A contractor’s guide to rebuilding after a flood (PDF)