Launceston Flood Levee High
Located within the Tamar River floodplain at the junction of the Tamar, North and South Esk Rivers, Launceston is prone to flooding. A major flood in 1929 which devastated the city and several smaller floods since, prompted the Flood Levy Project to begin construction in the 1960s. The levee walls – some as high as four metres – protect the low lying areas on the flood plain to separate Launceston from the surrounding rivers. While the levees continue to offer some protection, many have collapsed.