A Guide to House Raising
Project
After the 2022 disaster, the NSW Reconstruction Authority launched several programs to help change the way we live on our floodplains. One of these action plans is to elevate our houses above likely future flood levels and out of harm’s way.
A Guide to House Raising is made to assist anyone considering raising their home – old or new – to protect themselves from future floods.
This handbook, and video, is designed to help home owners think through the critical issues in order to make their house raising project truly successful.
Our handbook is made to assist anyone considering raising their home, to protect themselves from future flooding. We acknowledge this option may not be available to everyone.
In the handbook: Case Study 01 in Mullumbimby. Raised 1.2 metres. Image by Elise Derwin.
In the handbook: Case Study 02 in Billinudgel. Raised 2.9 metres. Image by Elise Derwin.
In the handbook: Case Study 03 in Brisbane. Raised 3 metres.
In the handbook: Case Study 04 in North Lismore. Raised 3 metres.
This Disaster Ready Fund project is funded by the Australian Government and NSW Government.
