Development and evaluation of flfacs a new flood loss function. Link to download a highresolution pdf copy of townsville city councils 2000m3s flood depth map. Cyclone and flood summary south east queensland 1800s 2006. Floodcheck online map the floodcheck interactive map is managed by the department of natural resources, mines and energy and gives access to a wide range of flood information and data developed as. Maryborough cbd action plan flood event temporary flood barriers pdf. Councils current adopted flood hazard area mapping. North bundaberg and other lowlying areas of the city were affected, along with numerous coastal and rural communities along the burnett river, kolan river. Bundaberg regional council and department of natural resources and.
Flood lighting vehicular and pedestrian access to buildings building australias best regional community 0 883 699 bundaberg. During the record flood in bundaberg more than people were airlifted out of the crisis by. Burnett river flood information bundaberg regional council. We pay our respects to the aboriginal and torres strait islander ancestors of this land, their spirits and their legacy. The following john oxley library images record some of these.
See more ideas about bundaberg, flood, where the heart is. Extropical cyclone oswald, bundaberg floods, burnett river. Access wetland mapping in pdf and kml format by selecting the desired 100k map tile. Children surf in a shallow pool of water near the bundaberg sign on australia day 20. News a lack of forethought in town planning came under fire during the first day of the bundaberg hearings of the queensland floods commission of inquiry.
Police set the record straight on bundaberg flood deaths. Bundaberg regional council bundaberg region coastal. An improvement for phase 3 of the program is the provision of flood maps for. Bundaberg regional council offers a range of services and information about council, the region, careers with council, things to do and see, and doing business with council. The interactive map below displays the coverage of queensland coastal hazard map sheets at scales 1. In december 2010, a flooding burnett river put many low lying areas of bundaberg under water with heights exceding the floods of the 1950s. Residents across the bundaberg region, and especially those in floodplain locations, are now able to access flood mapping relating to their individual properties based on upstream flood gauge levels. Bundaberg flood response a pilots perspective andrew. Google maps have released satellite imagery of the bundaberg region, pre, during and post floods. Guide for flood studies and mapping in queensland dnrme. Technical reports of the bundaberg flood protection study have been released today highlighting four flood mitigation. It is important that everyone is prepared for future floods so take the time to browse these interactive maps and understand how floods might impact you.
Access wetland mapping in pdf and kml format by selecting the desired 100k map tile below or download the data via the queensland government information service the below map is for visual representation purposes only. Flood studies model how catchments are expected to respond during varying intensities and durations of rainfall events. Councils historical flood, flood prediction and evacuation zone mapping. Flood infrastructure fact sheet and planning services temporary local planning instrument 20 tlpi and natural hazard management area nhma bundaberg regional council. Flood summary for the burnett river at bundaberg the town of bundaberg is on the burnett river in the burnett catchment the flood heights at bundaberg are measured on a manual gauge owned by the.
Bundaberg is a city in southeast queensland, australia, about 385 kilometres 239 mi north of the state capital, brisbane. The bundaberg flood protection study is a vital component of the queensland governments commitment to develop a 10year action plan for flood mitigation works in the bundaberg region. We are already experiencing erosion problems across the bundaberg region including woodgate, moore park beach. Download the fact sheet bundabergfloodprotectionoptionsfeb2017. Bundaberg flood response a pilots perspective why are we here. Bundaberg local government area facts and maps department of. The kit supports the effective use of flood mapping products provided by the queensland government through the department of natural resources and mines dnrm. The foundations by these ancestors our first nations peoples gives. Bundaberg aerial flood pics fraser coast chronicle. Burnett river bed depth survey post flood 2011 post flood 20 20 flood calibration map paradise dam to bundaberg port. Coastal hazard map index environment, land and water. Many coastal communities face coastal erosion and inundation risks. The flood mapping implementation kit pdf, 877kb was written to assist local councils and disaster management groups to use flood mapping products to improve their disaster management and land use planning. Department of natural resources and mines flood ready.
Iwe, the undersigned, hereby agree and acknowledge that the information to be provided by. Inundation map of 20 flood bundaberg regional council, 20c. Late jan 20 tropical cyclone oswald developed in the gulf of carpentaria and produced significant rainfall as it weakened and. Thousands in queensland city left without power as more than 340mm of rain and extreme winds. The guide for flood studies and mapping in queensland pdf. Bundaberg flood study report outlines options for community safety. Coastal hazard maps can be downloaded as pdf files by. Bundaberg tide tm bundaberg yarrol tm wharton weir tm mt perry reid creek tm dingle dell tm mt lawless tm mt yeatman tm b u r n e t t r. The guide seeks to assist flood practitioners in queensland create fitforpurpose flood studies. The detailed terrain map represents one of several map types and styles available.
Some of the most severe impacts centred on the bundaberg region with bundaberg city experiencing its largest flood in recorded history with the burnett river peaking at 3pm on 29 january 20 at 9. Today bundaberg, like a number of other queensland towns including theodore, dalby, alpha, jericho, emerald and. The queensland government works with councils and the private sector to develop products and services to assist in mitigating, preparing, responding and recovering from flood events across the state. An action plan for flood mitigation works in bundaberg is on its way after premier annastacia palaszczuk, deputy premier jackie trad and. To save the pdf or kml file right click on the button above and select the save option from the menu.
A range of potential levees in bundaberg north and east were considered as. As the anniversary of the 20 bundaberg flood approaches, bundaberg regional council has for the first time revealed the critical role cuttingedge mapping technology played in saving. Bundaberg council says mapping technology crucial to flood. North bundaberg and other lowlying areas of the city were affected along with numerous coastal and rural. Access wetland mapping in pdf and kml format by selecting the desired 100k map tile below or download the data via the queensland government information. Some of the heaviest rainfalls on record were recorded on january 26 and 27 between bundaberg. Iwe, the undersigned, hereby agree and acknowledge that the information to be provided by bundaberg regional council does not have guaranteed levels of accuracy. General relationships of paradise dam and walla gauge flood levels to bundaberg gauge. Flood level relationships paradise dam to bundaberg. Flood hazard overlay on 29 january 20, bundaberg city experienced its most devastating flood in recorded history with the burnett river peaking at 9. Australia bundaberg floods after 300mm of rain in 24. Access the floodcheck map and other flood mapping information to help in.
Bundaberg regional council bundaberg regional council. No liability acceptedfor any loss or damage which may arise from the use of or reliance upon this information. Flood information and mapping bundaberg regional council. Figure 1 30m flood map extents for the 100year return period, bundaberg, australia. With flooddeath rumours continuing to circulate and gaining momentum on social media sites, bundaberg police are fed up and ready to set the record straight. You can print an entire booklet of maps relating to your area of interest and animate the rise and fall of the river over some 270 square kilometres of the floodplain. Flood height records at bundaberg commenced in 1875 with 9 major flood peaks in the record, including 3 major flood peaks in 1893. Access wetland mapping in pdf and kml format by selecting the desired 100k map tile below or download the data via the.
Bundaberg downpour breaks 64year record and causes flooding. Coastal and subcoastal nonfloodplain tree swampmelaleuca spp. A range of potential levees in bundaberg north and east were considered as part of. Torrential rain and strong winds in the city of bundaberg in queensland, australia, have caused flash flooding and left over 4,000 homes without power. Bundaberg regional council disclaimer disclaimer of accuracy infrastructure. Flood door flood door flood door pump station and floodgate pump station and floodgate 3 2 1 4 5 6 baldwin swamp environment park bundaberg east bundaberg south central park.
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