# Climate Resilience 1.1 - Climate change risk assessment
# Applies to
All subdivisions
# Objective
To increase resilience to current and future climate-related hazards across urban environments.
# Summary
Excellence is awarded when a climate change risk assessment is prepared that assesses the relevant climate risks for the subdivision, and demonstrates how the subdivision design serves to mitigate these risks. Climate risks may include flooding, extreme heat, bushfire, and sea level rise.
Mitigation measures may include strategic siting of lots in areas with lower exposure to natural hazards, resilient drainage systems, climate-resilient landscaping, and hydration infrastructure (eg. water fountains). Supporting evidence may include plans, photos, or documentation.
Applicants are encouraged to reference local and national climate strategies and use the Climate Futures Tool for localised projections.
# Documentation & evidence required
- Site & Context Plan: Major climate hazards marked and / or annotated on plans
- Climate Change Risk Assessment: Written document submitted that demonstrates how the proposed subdivision design response addresses and mitigates climate change risks.