It outlined seven future plans for climate adaptation ranging from status quo to large-scale retreat with total costs ranging between $2 billion and $7.1 billion over the next 75 years.

The ominous forecast has been outlined in reports released on Friday by the South Dunedin Futures programme.

Seven options for the future of South Dunedin have been identified to address the serious flooding and climate change impacts expected over the next 75 years and beyond. The joint DCC-ORC South ...

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