Victoria’s coastal towns are at risk of flooding, and these ‘potholes’ are partly to blame

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Coastal towns in Victoria face growing flood risk from rising sea levels and stronger storm surges, while ageing flood defences struggle to contain tides. The report identifies damaged or inadequate drainage infrastructure, described as “potholes,” as part of the problem for a popular holiday destination.

One of the state’s most popular holiday spots is battling rising sea levels and increasing storm surges, with ageing flood defences struggling to keep the tides at bay.