University of Tasmania, Australia

The potential impact of climate change on aging infrastructure

Tasmania has been the subject of high spatial resolution modelling of outputs (rainfall, wind speed, and temperature) for a range of climate change scenarios. The impact of these potential changes on existing aging infrastructure including; transportation, electricity distribution and water supply networks is the subject of this project. The project will examine the climate change risks incorporated in both the planning and design of infrastructure and the future serviceability of its components. The detailed understanding, methodologies and expert systems will provide a basis for climate adaptation for Tasmania and may be used by local infrastructure owners to future proof their services. The expertise will also be transferable other states and the international market.