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Australia: Robot recruited to clear Brisbane's drains and ease flash-flooding

Source(s): Brisbane Times, Fairfax Media
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By Ruth McCosker

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Brisbane was impacted by major flooding events in 1893, 1974 and 2011, but there has also been localised flooding across the city following intense duration of rainfall.

The millions will fund the construction of 30 new storm-water drainage pipes, a household flood-resilience incentive program and the $1.3 million for the robotic dredging device.

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The remotely controlled robotic dredging device, which will be used on pipes unable to be cleared using traditional flushing methods, resembles a small excavator and can loosen and remove silt from pipes.

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Hazards Flood
Themes Urban risk and planning Disaster risk management Science and technology
Country and region Australia
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