Home removal, reuse and recycling | Resilient Homes Program
After buyback homes are purchased, they will be progressively removed from high-risk flood areas. Find out about what happens to these homes.
The process of removing buyback homes
After buyback homes are purchased, they will be progressively removed from high flood risk areas. The removal approach for each home will be informed by a structural risk assessment.
The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) is committed to circular economy principles. We aim to achieve the highest quality re-use and recycling for home buybacks – preventing valuable materials going to landfill.
Homes in the Central West and the Northern Rivers that are not able to be relocated, will be identified for demolition, adopting deconstruction practices to maximise removal, recycling and reuse of materials.
In the Northern Rivers, RA has commenced the removal of homes that are structurally compromised, severely dilapidated and not viable for relocation. Where safe to do so, materials from these homes are being salvaged and recycled.
Representatives from SafeWork NSW and the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) have been consulted during the development of this program and may undertake inspections throughout the program to ensure that safety and environmental regulations are met.
Fact sheets and guidance
Find resources about the Resilient Homes Program in our publications and reports library
