Brisbane CBD ordered to evacuate?

[mark300]

Brisbane Airport is Still under according to their website:
Brisbane Airport is currently still open and operating despite the king tide at 1.30pm. Reports on Sky News and Twitter that Brisbane Airport is closing are inaccurate and should be disregarded.



Both Domestic and International Terminals are operating with flights are still landing and departing on schedule.



Brisbane Airport Corporation is confident the International and Domestic terminals will be able to continue operations as normal, despite unprecedented rain and water levels.



Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) will continue to monitor water levels across the airport due to king tides expected at 1.30pm today and 2.15pm tomorrow.



For further information on flight schedules, passengers should contact their airlines direct.



Brisbane Airport will continue to update the website www.bne.com.au as the week progresses.


Coolangatta is also open according to their website and up to date flight schedules, however as one can imagine both airports are experiencing delays on some flights.

[flappist]

Originally Posted by Rapid_Axe

Now the loonies want the 5 seconds of fame:

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/...ame-for-floods

Well why not blame Kev, he gets blamed for everything else.....

I blame solar power.

All these greenies have sucked too much power out of the sun and it is going flat so now the great ice walls at the ends of the earth are melting.

[XCwillo]

Here's a few of my Uni friends in brissy. Dont know exactly where it is

[zdcol71]

I've spent a large part of the day trying to contact my kids. One is on the Gold Coast, the other was sent home from work in the CBD at lunch time. Guys, make sure you know where all of your people are and please make sure they don't tell you (like one of mine did) that they are going out to pick up a boogie board.I think from what we are seeing, there is absolutely no humour in this anywhere.

[Peuty]

That looks like Guyatt Park ferry terminal.

I can confirm that the airport is open, it's business as usual.

[DJM83]

Yeah airport still open.
Alot of chaos in the outta northern suburbs. Caboulture, Morayfield, Burpengary evacd earlier.
Some of my staff left early today only to get stuck unable to go anywhere, 2 were stuck on upper level carparks unable to leave. One staff members brothers new car was washed into the river.
Some of our stores were closed and alot of staff unable to get to work and in some instances unable to get home. I have a mate that lives in Bulimba on the Brisbane river and its looking at going under tommorrow
Have never seen anything like this.
As much as i dislike Anna Bligh, i dont envy her and wouldnt want to be in her shoes

[FPV8U]

Keep safe guys and girls, don't take any risks and get prepared with food stocks, ect.

Luckily for me my Brother who lives in Nth Brisbane is in Thailand so thats a load off my shoulders.

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by FPV8U

Keep safe guys and girls, don't take any risks and get prepared with food stocks, ect.

Luckily for me my Brother who lives in Nth Brisbane is in Thailand so thats a load off my shoulders.

Where abouts mate?

[Road Games]

Originally Posted by '63Deluxe

Where is this 7.5m peak going to occur and where did you get the data from?Useless info without stating these facts.
As you said - don't want people to panic

I had it relayed to me by phone .. wanna place a bet on how high it gets ??

They havn't even mentioned the King Tides yet !!

Furthermore if the facts/truth isnt made available sooner then people may die relocating when it is all too late....prevention is better than cure MR '63 Deluxe

[DJM83]

Wivenhoe dam @ 190% and rising

[galaxy xr8]

Originally Posted by DAZZLER351

I had it relayed to me by phone .. wanna place a bet on how high it gets ??

They havn't even mentioned the King Tides yet !!

Furthermore if the facts/truth isnt made available sooner then people may die relocating when it is all too late....prevention is better than cure MR '63 Deluxe

Come on guy's now isn't the time or place to be starting sarcastic comment's against each other, we all feel bad for what is unfolding but let's keep it..

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by galaxy xr8

Come on guy's now isn't the time or place to be starting sarcastic comment's against each other, we all feel bad for what is unfolding but let's keep it..

Exactly peoples livelihoods and lives are on the line.

Please lets not post gospel, just facts.

[FPV8U]

Originally Posted by DJM83

Where abouts mate?

Having a massive blank and cannot think of the name mate

Will check with the folks in the morning.

[uranium_death]

If people want to **** money away on bets and other silly crap, how about you contribute positively through donations... It's times like this that people need our support...

[74_XB_Ute]

Heres a few pics I took an hour ago from around the Jindalee Bowls Club and the Jindalee Boat Ramp area. Just down the road from my house.

[Scott]

Dazzler is right - all reports are pointing north of 5.5m but "probably" less than the 8m reached in the 1800's.

[Smoke Pursuit]

I gotta pick up my girl at 8pm from Bowen Bridge road (she works for Energex and is on call)... What will be the best way to go about it travelling from the southside..

M1, story bridge?? Does anyone know if clem 7 is shut?? I know im taking a risk travelling but what can I do, she has no car, and the only other option is to get a taxi with some moron that probably cant drive for **** who will take any risk to make his dough..

Baz where are you?? has the water risen?

[Road Games]

Originally Posted by DASH GT

I gotta pick up my girl at 8pm from Bowen Bridge road (she works for Energex and is on call)... What will be the best way to go about it travelling from the southside..

M1, story bridge?? Does anyone know if clem 7 is shut?? I know im taking a risk travelling but what can I do, she has no car, and the only other option is to get a taxi with some moron that probably cant drive for **** who will take any risk to make his dough..

Baz where are you?? has the water risen?

Far as i know mate the Clem 7 was shut for repairs as of tonight anyway ..

Sorry i cant offer an alternative..

And Barry has his phone switched off .. he had no reception when i called...

[74_XB_Ute]

Here a link to the flood maps for Brisbane before the BCC website went down. These are computer modeled predictions for each suburb. Not sure if BCC website is back up or not. This link was posted on the QLD Police Facebook Page.

http://lexiphanic.com/floodmaps/

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by DAZZLER351

I had it relayed to me by phone .. wanna place a bet on how high it gets ??

They havn't even mentioned the King Tides yet !!

Furthermore if the facts/truth isnt made available sooner then people may die relocating when it is all too late....prevention is better than cure MR '63 Deluxe

From..... http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQ20805.html


MIDDLE AND LOWER BRISBANE:
Moderate flooding will continue to rise at Savages Crossing and at Mt Crosby
Weir with major flood levels exceeded overnight.

At the Brisbane City Gauge (lower end of Edward Street and at Thornton Street),
moderate flood levels of about 3 metres are expected tonight with the 3am high
tide. Higher flood levels to 4.5 metres (major) are expected with the high tide
on Wednesday afternoon (3pm). River rises will continue into Thursday with
levels higher than 1974 expected. The 1974 flood peak was 5.45 metres at the
Brisbane City gauge.


Predicted River Heights/Flows:

Brisbane City: Reach about 3 metres (moderate) around 3am Wednesday.
Reach 4.5 metres (major) at 3pm Wednesday.
Exceed 1974 flood level (5.45 metres) on Thursday.

[Yellow_Festiva]

I'm not good with Brissy geography. I have relo's over with the parents in Sydney. Some are from Clayfield and the others near Toombul shopping centre.

Anything happening in those areas? I remember both houses being on high ground.

Half flew from Brissy, half drove. Will need to keep an eye on this as they are expecting to return at the end of the week.

Keep safe and lets hope no more lives are lost.

[Scott]

Originally Posted by Yellow_Festiva

I'm not good with Brissy geography. I have relo's over with the parents in Sydney. Some are from Clayfield and the others near Toombul shopping centre.

Anything happening in those areas? I remember both houses being on high ground.

There is a street/s in Clayfield that have flooded and it is right in the middle of one of Brisbane's best flood plains. Check www.brisbane.gov.au and there is a suburb-by-suburb map of potential overland water paths.

Toombul is pretty much next door and is very low-lying, well worth checking as suburbs around this area will get wet.

[GOLDIE]

no theclem 7 is not shut for repairs but it maybe shut due to not enough staff.
I have not. been able to speak to him tonight but my brother in law told me early that they need a certon number of staff on duty for safty and this look like it would not happen.As one of the safety and operations managers of the tunnel it is his job to make sure it is safe and as such without staff this can not be done so that would be whyy it would be shut.

Ian

[Road Games]

Originally Posted by Scott

There is a street/s in Clayfield that have flooded and it is right in the middle of one of Brisbane's best flood plains. Check www.brisbane.gov.au and there is a suburb-by-suburb map of potential overland water paths.

Toombul is pretty much next door and is very low-lying, well worth checking as suburbs around this area will get wet.

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/

[Jason[98.EL]]

Originally Posted by Puffin Fresh

I feel for all of you guys in QLD affected. Stay safe and good luck. I think not long after I joined here we were flooded because of storm, I didn't lose everything but I know what it is like. My family and I wish you all luck. If anyone needs kids clothes toys etc after everything settles down P.M me.

that goes for me as well

i have kids stuff here that i am more than happy to help out with

jason

[DJM83]

Brisbane river at 2.1m~ tide receeding, expected peak at 2-3pm Thursday at 5.5m

[Mr Hardware]

[Corzza]

News from the north is things are getting pretty bad with flood levels rising and people trying to get out in the dark its a car park!

Guys be safe!!

[Road Games]

http://www.facebook.com/notes/queens...59594920755195

ENERGEX crews will start switching off electricity to many parts of Brisbane’s CBD from 7 am tomorrow (Wednesday 12 January 2011) for safety reasons.



The electricity sub-stations are mainly in buildings close to the Brisbane River which is expected to reach near record levels during the next few days.



The ENERGEX crews will inspect the sub-stations after tomorrow afternoon’s peak high tide to assess the amount of damage and to determine the re-energisation timetable.



Other areas in Brisbane and Ipswich are also being closely monitored by ENERGEX to determine whether or not electricity will be turned off.



These areas are primarily those identified by Brisbane City Council flood mapping along the Brisbane and Bremer Rivers and their tributaries.



The outages could impact approximately 100,000 customers with restoration times dependent on the rate that floodwaters recede and the amount of damage caused to electrical equipment.



Similar safety plans were implemented by ENERGEX earlier this week in Gympie.



More information about flood prone areas can be found on the Brisbane City Council and Ipswich City Council websites.



ENERGEX is also urging people with medical conditions that rely on electrical-powered equipment, as well as refrigerated medications, to keep in close contact with their medical practitioner and seek advice.



At 5pm there were 22,000 homes and businesses without supply in South East Queensland.



ENERGEX spokesman, Mike Swanston, said safety was the key issue during extreme weather and thanked South East Queenslanders for their patience while crews were working in trying conditions to get supplies back on.



“No one should never underestimate the old adage that power and water don’t mix, and as water continues to rise ENERGEX will be taking a safety first approach under these extreme weather conditions,” Mr Swanston said.



“Similarly, as the weather worsens over night, power interruptions caused by winds blowing tree branches onto powerlines and other extreme conditions are expected to continue.



“But we ask customers to remain patient as our crews work around the clock in the in heavy rains and high winds.”



ENERGEX is also asking any customers who see damaged or threatened power infrastructure to stay well clear and to call ENERGEX’s priority line on 13 19 62.



The public is also being urged to keep out of flood waters near any electrical equipment and stay away from fallen powerlines

[TC200six]

Originally Posted by Mr Hardware

That's the Royal on the Park hotel where I had my senior formal. Unfortunately it's supposed to be going under again soon. And the power is getting switched off there tomorrow too.