DC&SDC_Supplementary Information Document
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Heat Impacts & Infrastructure<br />
Impacts from increased temperatures include:<br />
• Rail network disruption / speed restrictions to reduce the<br />
risk of track buckles.<br />
• Pressure on local energy supply due to increased energy<br />
demand for cooling systems.<br />
• Water shortages affecting business and domestic supplies.<br />
• Reduced workforce productivity.<br />
Flooding and Storms Impacts &<br />
Infrastructure<br />
Infrastructure is at significant risk from severe weather events<br />
e.g. storms and flooding leading to:<br />
• Closure and damage of roads, rail and bridges.<br />
• Landslides.<br />
• Coastal erosion.<br />
• Speed restriction on roads and bridges for high sided<br />
vehicles.<br />
• Reduced customer access.<br />
• Distribution to networks, ICT, electivity supply, supply<br />
chains and service deliveries.<br />
• Lost workdays.<br />
• Increasing insurance and repair costs.<br />
22 Climate Change Adaptation Plan
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