173
Table 10.9: Public Schools in Study Area
Primary schools
62
Primary and secondary schools
15
Secondary schools
17
Special schools
3
Further information is detailed in Section 15.3 and
Figure 15.2.
Potential climate change impacts upon schools include:
x
Potential for surface flooding and seawater inundation (occasional and ongoing)
x
Damage to structures from intense storms
x
Increased expense to maintain green open space and ensure buildings are cool in summer
x
Increased demand for outdoor and indoor cool spaces, including shaded areas
x
Potential inadequacy of school facilities to meet student requirements. e.g, outdoor sports
x
Changes in building heating/cooling costs (can be either negative or positive).
10.5.5. Roads and Bridges
Roads throughout the Study Area fall under the responsibility of Local, State, or the Federal Government.
Figure 10.2
shows the extent of these roads.
There is approximately 143 km of roads owned and managed by State Government. A further 42 km of
roads are owned and managed by the Federal Government.
Potential climate change impacts upon roads include:
x
Increased usage of roads associated with larger population and aversion to heat
x
Seawater inundation (occasional and ongoing)
x
Flood impacts, causing deterioration of pavement and erosion of road reserve.
x
Increased frequency and damage to bridge infrastructure
x
Increased deterioration of pavement
x
Decreased lifespan of roads/ footpaths
x
Capacities of culverts may not be adequate
x
Increased capital and operational expenditure
10.5.6. Economic Infrastructure
10.5.6.1. Techport Australia
A description of the Techport Australia precinct is contained in
Table 10.10
below. Refer to
Figure 10.2
.
