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By REBECCA BERRY

An earthquake as devastating and destructive
as the Newcastle 1989 event could happen again
and the city and surrounding region needs to be
prepared for it.

While an earthquake this damaging is rare - a
one in 1500 year event- there is always a small
chance that this could occur again in any year,
according to scientist Dr John Schneider who was
in Newcastle last week for the release of a
ground breaking earthquake assessment for the
region.

The findings came out of a four year study of
the earthquake risk in Newcastle and Lake
Macquarie carried our by Geoscience Australia,
the national agency for geoscientific research
and information.

"There have been some improvements (in
Newcastle's building standards) since 1989 but
there are some older buildings that are still
vulnerable and don't meet current building
codes," Dr Schneider said.

"There is no way of knowing when the next big
earthquake will happen but it is not something
we should be alarmed about. We need to do our
best to be prepared."

Thirteen people died and buildings crumbled
in the December 28, 1989 earthquake which
measured 5.6 on the Richter scale.

This moderate-level earthquake - which happen
frequently in Australia - demonstrated the
dramatic impact they have on communities.

Good building practice is now seen as the
most important factor in reducing threats to
lives and property from future earthquakes,
according to the landmark study, released by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Federal Minister
for Industry, Tourism and Resources Warren
Entsch.

The ability of buildings to withstand an
earthquake and maintain the safety of their
occupants depends on the design and quality of
construction.

The study found that a number of strategies
could be adopted to minimise the impact of
earthquakes.

These include improving the earthquake
loading standard; ensuring all new buildings
comply with building standards; having adequate
insurance and protecting emergency facilities
which provide essential services after an
earthquake.

Mr Entsch said the study will assist
decision-makers involved in local and state
governments, the insurance industry, engineers,
architects and the building and finance
industries to manage potential damage and loss
of life from earthquakes.

Areas most at risk in Newcastle include the
CBD and its surrounds including Broadmeadow,
Carrington, Hamilton Islington, Maryville,
Stockton, The Junction, Warabrook and Wickham.

In Lake Macquarie, the at-risk areas include
Belmont South, Blacksmiths, Caves Beach, Marks
Point, Pelican, Swansea and Teralba.

The full report is set out in a booklet and
CD called Earthquake Risk in Newcastle and Lake
Macquarie. The set costs about $40 and is
available from the Geoscience Australia sales
centre website www.ga.gov.au or phone 6249 9111.

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