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O26: Incorporating Bushfire Impacts into Road Design

Authors
Georgia O'Connor
Peter Dwyer
Melissa Lyons
Zia Rice
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There is growing uncertainty regarding climate variability and the impact this will have on the frequency and intensity of bushfire events. Currently, it is understood that the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) and Main Roads Western Australia (Main Roads WA) planning, design and construction practices for infrastructure projects do not actively consider bushfire risk.

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