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**Revolver** · 12-01-2011, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ea90_S

a volunteer said on another forums the Wivenhoe dame is cracking? I hope its note true
Prayers go out to everyone quite sad!!

No, I doubt this very much. Even if there was hairline cracks, there would be BIG news on this.

If it was, then how would the Hoover Dam be in America? That is over 100m high, built in the 1920's. The Biggest dam in the world (China) has cracks in it for years, & is holding OK.

Nope, I dissmiss this as gossip. Same as the Stadium on fire. That was confirmed that a Transformer blew, or caught fire. But NOT the whole stadium.

Scott · 12-01-2011, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by XR6_661

I can't promise it's false but it certainly lacks credulity.

The dam would be designed and constructed so that wouldn't happen in these scenarios....it's not like a kerb that's designed to accomodate a 1 in 5 rain event.

Is running at 200% of capacity a scenario they envisaged?

**Revolver** · 12-01-2011, 04:29 PM

I certainly know there are people more affected than myself, I decided not to go to work yesterday morning from the storm lashing my place. You couldnt drive in it. & It turns out that I wouldnt have made it anyway. I have to say I went through a difficult time yesterday, my ex girlfriend who is 6 months pregnant with our child, was so scared, we are still very close, & I couldnt get into ipswich to get to her to help her get out. She was sent home from work at 930 to see what she can do. I couldnt get there because the Warrego was closed, & every other road I would usually take to detour around to ipswich are well known flood plains.....

But with her KIA rio, she could barely get anything out. I just told her to get 5 days worth of clothing, her work uniforms, pillows, all the little valuable stuff, & photos & crap, & pack that in the car & be ready to move if the word came through. Her mums 04 Fairmont is still parked in the drive way, & she had no way to get that out too. She left to go to her cousins which is on high ground in ipswich early last night. Shannon (which is her name) got to her cousins early last night.

Her mum & dad are stuck up in Rocky, (where their main house is, which is on massively high ground) her dad is in hospital after suffering two heart attacks over the christmas break. Then on monday at Gratham, just outside of Gatton, was completely washed away, her dads caravan where he stays when he is working, which was on his bosses depot, & the five trucks on site including her dads has been washed away.

Shannon came back to her street this morning, to find her rented house up to its roof in water. So obviously, all her furnishings, TV, fridges, her mums car, & all the stuff she had been collected, been given, & bought for the baby, which is due on april 16 is gone. & The flood waters havent even peaked yet.

I know ipswich very, very well, & even the places you wouldnt expect to flood, are.... This is phenominal. And I have to say, you may feel sorry for people, as I did a few weeks ago, but you really dont know the feeling, until you or your family experience it for yourselves.

XR6_661 · 12-01-2011, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott

Is running at 200% of capacity a scenario they envisaged?

Of course, something like that would be designed for worst case. Why design something to have a 200% peak capacity if related infrastructure isn't up to the task...My bets are the wall, etc would be designed and constructed to hold more the greater forces than that of 200% capacity.

I'm a civil designer and now doing structural design.

You don't design a kerb to accomodate a very minor common storm, you design it for the worst case, then have measures in place (kerb inlets, UG pipes) to cater for greater storm events...

tweeked · 12-01-2011, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott

Is running at 200% of capacity a scenario they envisaged?

Yes - thats why they built it that big. The spillway and secondary emergency spillway keep it within design limits

**Revolver** · 12-01-2011, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott

Is running at 200% of capacity a scenario they envisaged?

Yes actually. That was obvouisly double what is considered the 100% level. It was the backup plan. But beyond that, it is lineball in the senarios.

The biggest idea to fathom (or is unfathomed) is the fact that, Wivenhoe is at 200%, & even with it there, the peak is considred above the 74 levels, & closing in on the big flood in the 1800's.

But the question to be asked is, what happens if Wivehoe WASNT there????

I think that it would have far surpassed the 1800's flood. FAR surpassed it.

EDIT: Just read on the net that WH can go to 225% and at 100% it holds more than twice as much as Sydney harbor. So at the moment, 200% would easily be almost 5 times Sydney Harbor, not to mention 225.....

max · 12-01-2011, 05:10 PM

I have just read that raw sewage is spilling into the Brisbane River due to a treatment works breaking up. This will be an added complication. Sheesh, this is terrible. We are very sympathetic to QLD folk affected by these events.

My poor XF · 12-01-2011, 05:12 PM

Watching the southbank precinct flooding live on channel 7. Incredible pictures. All the best to our queensland brothers.

04redxr8 · 12-01-2011, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Beast II

I certainly know there are people more affected than myself, I decided not to go to work yesterday morning from the storm lashing my place. You couldnt drive in it. & It turns out that I wouldnt have made it anyway. I have to say I went through a difficult time yesterday, my ex girlfriend who is 6 months pregnant with our child, was so scared, we are still very close, & I couldnt get into ipswich to get to her to help her get out. She was sent home from work at 930 to see what she can do. I couldnt get there because the Warrego was closed, & every other road I would usually take to detour around to ipswich are well known flood plains.....

But with her KIA rio, she could barely get anything out. I just told her to get 5 days worth of clothing, her work uniforms, pillows, all the little valuable stuff, & photos & crap, & pack that in the car & be ready to move if the word came through. Her mums 04 Fairmont is still parked in the drive way, & she had no way to get that out too. She left to go to her cousins which is on high ground in ipswich early last night. Shannon (which is her name) got to her cousins early last night.

Her mum & dad are stuck up in Rocky, (where their main house is, which is on massively high ground) her dad is in hospital after suffering two heart attacks over the christmas break. Then on monday at Gratham, just outside of Gatton, was completely washed away, her dads caravan where he stays when he is working, which was on his bosses depot, & the five trucks on site including her dads has been washed away.

Shannon came back to her street this morning, to find her rented house up to its roof in water. So obviously, all her furnishings, TV, fridges, her mums car, & all the stuff she had been collected, been given, & bought for the baby, which is due on april 16 is gone. & The flood waters havent even peaked yet.

I know ipswich very, very well, & even the places you wouldnt expect to flood, are.... This is phenominal. And I have to say, you may feel sorry for people, as I did a few weeks ago, but you really dont know the feeling, until you or your family experience it for yourselves.

I will check with my wife as to what baby things we still have. Any thing we have left, that you and your ex could use, you are more than welcome to.

wicksy · 12-01-2011, 05:28 PM

**** these floods are crazy, insane, watching southbank go under is nuts, i got a few mates who live in brissy who have resorted to blow up pools and their boats, crazy ****

Corzza · 12-01-2011, 05:28 PM

Brisbane city is almost all under water.

I can not believe what I am seeing

SEZ213 · 12-01-2011, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Beast II

I certainly know there are people more affected than myself, I decided not to go to work yesterday morning from the storm lashing my place. You couldnt drive in it. & It turns out that I wouldnt have made it anyway. I have to say I went through a difficult time yesterday, my ex girlfriend who is 6 months pregnant with our child, was so scared, we are still very close, & I couldnt get into ipswich to get to her to help her get out. She was sent home from work at 930 to see what she can do. I couldnt get there because the Warrego was closed, & every other road I would usually take to detour around to ipswich are well known flood plains.....

But with her KIA rio, she could barely get anything out. I just told her to get 5 days worth of clothing, her work uniforms, pillows, all the little valuable stuff, & photos & crap, & pack that in the car & be ready to move if the word came through. Her mums 04 Fairmont is still parked in the drive way, & she had no way to get that out too. She left to go to her cousins which is on high ground in ipswich early last night. Shannon (which is her name) got to her cousins early last night.

Her mum & dad are stuck up in Rocky, (where their main house is, which is on massively high ground) her dad is in hospital after suffering two heart attacks over the christmas break. Then on monday at Gratham, just outside of Gatton, was completely washed away, her dads caravan where he stays when he is working, which was on his bosses depot, & the five trucks on site including her dads has been washed away.

Shannon came back to her street this morning, to find her rented house up to its roof in water. So obviously, all her furnishings, TV, fridges, her mums car, & all the stuff she had been collected, been given, & bought for the baby, which is due on april 16 is gone. & The flood waters havent even peaked yet.

I know ipswich very, very well, & even the places you wouldnt expect to flood, are.... This is phenominal. And I have to say, you may feel sorry for people, as I did a few weeks ago, but you really dont know the feeling, until you or your family experience it for yourselves.

I'm really sorry to hear that, it's been heartbreaking to hear the news and even to see what's happening just down the road from our house. It's certainly a sad state of affairs. I'm glad Shannon got out okay - the important thing is she got out, clothes and personal belongings can be replaced - lives cannot. No-one wants to lose these things, but it's a lot easier to rebuild your home than the alternative...

I hope all those that are in affected areas are coping okay, if there's anything Steve or I can do to help, please feel free to send us a PM and we'll help out where we can.

nuthin' fancy · 12-01-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by My poor XF

Watching the southbank precinct flooding live on channel 7. Incredible pictures. All the best to our queensland brothers.

My support goes out to all those affected. I hope it all works out OK.

I noticed the Sate Library is on Southbank. Only a politician would ecide to keep irreplacable paper items on a flood plain.

Good luck all.

FPV8U · 12-01-2011, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ea90_S

a volunteer said on another forums the Wivenhoe dame is cracking? I hope its note true
Prayers go out to everyone quite sad!!

Jeez i hope not!

**Revolver** · 12-01-2011, 05:48 PM

If anyone knows the ipswich/goodna area, you will know the moggil ferry.

I just heardon the River 949 radio station, the hourly traffic report. That they are considering sinking it/blowing it up.

No joke or exageration.

SEZ213 · 12-01-2011, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Beast II

If anyone knows the ipswich/goodna area, you will know the moggil ferry.

I just heardon the River 949 radio station, the hourly traffic report. That they are considering sinking it/blowing it up.

No joke or exageration.

That is correct, it broke one of it's lines, and has the potential to damage other things if it's let go...same with the Island party boat...

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/q...-1225986372966

TheSneakiness · 12-01-2011, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Beast II

If anyone knows the ipswich/goodna area, you will know the moggil ferry.

I just heardon the River 949 radio station, the hourly traffic report. That they are considering sinking it/blowing it up.

No joke or exageration.

Only cause if it breaks up on the float in to Brisbane they don't want loads of debris everywhere. I read a little while ago it broke away from its moorings and that's the action the authorities wanna take.

FDCXR6 · 12-01-2011, 05:56 PM

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/...to-flee-floods

bit strange.

also just heard an Ipswich Radio station was playing the Tide is high by blondie just before

**GasoLane** · 12-01-2011, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ea90_S

a volunteer said on another forums the Wivenhoe dame is cracking? I hope its note true
Prayers go out to everyone quite sad!!

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Originally Posted by FPV8U

Jeez i hope not!

No a problem. I know this little Dutch kid. He said he knows how to fix leaks in Dams (or Dykes as they call them)

TC200six · 12-01-2011, 05:59 PM

I just couldn't believe what I saw on TV before of the Suncorp Stadium underwater. Not just that, I'm completely shocked over the destruction of all the pontoons and the Moggil ferry and that floating hotel thing could be sunk. Looks like our landmarks are under threat.

Smoke Pursuit · 12-01-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FDCXR6

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/...to-flee-floods

bit strange.

also just heard an Ipswich Radio station was playing the Tide is high by blondie just before

What waste of media time that is.

FDCXR6 · 12-01-2011, 06:02 PM

Wouldn't be the first time they would waste time

Bucknaked · 12-01-2011, 06:26 PM

If anyone is interested, 2 iPhone apps available free for download from app store. I assume similar android apps, but i'm not sure.

Queensland Floods 2011
Water Storage

These apps have a wide range of info such as road closures, important numbers and current storage capacity.

FDCXR6 · 12-01-2011, 06:28 PM

Queensland Police Service The Riverside Expressway in Brisbane CBD is now closed. Please avoid driving through Brisbane. #thebigwet #qldfloods

Mercury 8 · 12-01-2011, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Beast II

If anyone knows the ipswich/goodna area, you will know the moggil ferry.

I just heardon the River 949 radio station, the hourly traffic report. That they are considering sinking it/blowing it up.

No joke or exageration.

They are going to sink it from latest report.The Island has been sitting there all day with it's motor running to stop it from breaking free as well.Army has been looking at blowing it up.
It is unbelievable the amount of rubber neckers around the Bulimba/Balmoral area.Traffic is a mess,using police resources to direct sight seeing car loads is a waste of resources.After helping out heaps of our friends around our area I was flat out getting back with sand bags .Sad that people choose to disrupt others who are trying to save the home they live in by sight seeing.12 hours and we will know how effective peoples efforts have been.I'm high enough not to have to worry but with the river set to rise another metre on where it is now there is going to be some devastating damage around this area.Please,to all those in Brisbane, if you don't live near the river stay away as it is causing heaps of problems with traffic.

blueoval · 12-01-2011, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mercury 8

They are going to sink it from latest report.The Island has been sitting there all day with it's motor running to stop it from breaking free as well.Army has been looking at blowing it up.
It is unbelievable the amount of rubber neckers around the Bulimba/Balmoral area.Traffic is a mess,using police resources to direct sight seeing car loads is a waste of resources.After helping out heaps of our friends around our area I was flat out getting back with sand bags .Sad that people choose to disrupt others who are trying to save the home they live in by sight seeing.12 hours and we will know how effective peoples efforts have been.I'm high enough not to have to worry but with the river set to rise another metre on where it is now there is going to be some devastating damage around this area.Please,to all those in Brisbane, if you don't live near the river stay away as it is causing heaps of problems with traffic.

Well said mate. Being a voyeur in watching others fight for their lives and property is just heartless as well as a nuisance especially if you don't need to be out there. I think if people want to come down and look, they should get their hands dirty and help out and not just stare like a bunch of stunned mullets. Know what its like rather than amusing themselves watching others struggle.

**Peuty** · 12-01-2011, 07:10 PM

I have updated my photo thread with some more shots at around high tide today

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...80#post3523380

Yaw · 12-01-2011, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Yaw

I have already posted here but just want to keep the offer out there. I am on the Northside of Brisbane ..Chermside, If any AFF members need a dry roof for a few days I can help. We have 3 cats (Indoor Cats) and we are open to fostering other cats or small dogs if required. We can probably accomodate a small family of 3-4

PM me if you need help

Mods, Not trying to hog the thread, I just want to keep this towards the top of the thread so its not missed. I figure it may be an exception in this case,
to make sure this offer is left open to those that may need it.

Spudz27 · 12-01-2011, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Beast II

I certainly know there are people more affected than myself, I decided not to go to work yesterday morning from the storm lashing my place. You couldnt drive in it. & It turns out that I wouldnt have made it anyway. I have to say I went through a difficult time yesterday, my ex girlfriend who is 6 months pregnant with our child, was so scared, we are still very close, & I couldnt get into ipswich to get to her to help her get out. She was sent home from work at 930 to see what she can do. I couldnt get there because the Warrego was closed, & every other road I would usually take to detour around to ipswich are well known flood plains.....

But with her KIA rio, she could barely get anything out. I just told her to get 5 days worth of clothing, her work uniforms, pillows, all the little valuable stuff, & photos & crap, & pack that in the car & be ready to move if the word came through. Her mums 04 Fairmont is still parked in the drive way, & she had no way to get that out too. She left to go to her cousins which is on high ground in ipswich early last night. Shannon (which is her name) got to her cousins early last night.

Her mum & dad are stuck up in Rocky, (where their main house is, which is on massively high ground) her dad is in hospital after suffering two heart attacks over the christmas break. Then on monday at Gratham, just outside of Gatton, was completely washed away, her dads caravan where he stays when he is working, which was on his bosses depot, & the five trucks on site including her dads has been washed away.

Shannon came back to her street this morning, to find her rented house up to its roof in water. So obviously, all her furnishings, TV, fridges, her mums car, & all the stuff she had been collected, been given, & bought for the baby, which is due on april 16 is gone. & The flood waters havent even peaked yet.

I know ipswich very, very well, & even the places you wouldnt expect to flood, are.... This is phenominal. And I have to say, you may feel sorry for people, as I did a few weeks ago, but you really dont know the feeling, until you or your family experience it for yourselves.

PM me if you need anything. We have baby stuff we no longer need.

Jim Goose · 12-01-2011, 07:44 PM

7News reported that people had again been rescued because they decided to go for a swim in a swollen river..... the retard factor never ceases to amaze me.

Later on the Mayor of Brisbane was telling people NOT to swim in the river due to the fact that several sweage plants and pumping stations had gone underwater...