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Flood Risks Challenge Sydney's Aged Care Development Plans

4/20/2026

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The proposed aged care development in Forest Lodge, Sydney, faces flood risks, with NSW State Emergency Service opposing the site.
It includes a 12-bed facility and 71 independent living units and is assessed under a fast-tracked state development pathway.
The developer argues evacuation is feasible during most floods and plans a shelter-in-place strategy for extreme events.
Local residents worry about accessibility, and the planning minister will decide risk versus housing.

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Story summary

The proposed aged care development in Forest Lodge, Sydney, faces flood risks, with NSW State Emergency Service opposing the site.
It includes a 12-bed facility and 71 independent living units and is assessed under a fast-tracked state development pathway.
The developer argues evacuation is feasible during most floods and plans a shelter-in-place strategy for extreme events.
Local residents worry about accessibility, and the planning minister will decide risk versus housing.