What is the Toowoomba Region doing to improve flood management?
We’re committed to the goal of a Safer, Stronger, More Resilient Region by continuing to improve flood management and community awareness of flood risk. December 2010 and January 2011 saw parts of the Toowoomba region experience significant flooding resulting in the loss of life and significant damage to property.
What happened in the 2011 Toowoomba floods?
Floodwaters in Toowoomba on January 10, 2011, swept cars off the road into a stormwater canal. Credit: KEIRA LAPPIN/AAPIMAGE The ferocious torrent, described by emergency services as an “inland tsunami”, swept away cars and ripped businesses apart. Mother and son Donna and Jordan Rice died after Donna’s car stalled in floodwaters.
Where did the 2011 Queensland floods take place?
Queensland floods of 2011: The crisis that killed 33 people and devastated communities. 1 Where it started. In stark contrast to the tinder dry conditions now being experienced across Australia, December 2010 was Queensland’s wettest on 2 Central Western Queensland. 3 Rockhampton. 4 Bundaberg. 5 South East Queensland.
What is the Toowoomba Regional Planning Scheme and how does it work?
As an outcome of this consultation the Toowoomba Regional Planning Scheme has been amended to identify areas with a flood risk and to include development controls to protect people and property in flood affected areas and help us better plan for the future.
What caused the 2011 Toowoomba flood?
• Very intense localised rainfall in the Toowoomba area caused severe flash flooding through the Toowoomba CBD during the early afternoon of the 10/01/2011. Location map
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Where is the Cranley flood gauge?
The Cranley TM gauge is located about 6 kilometres north of Toowoomba CBD. • Very intense localised rainfall in the Toowoomba area caused severe flash flooding through the Toowoomba CBD during the early afternoon of the 10/01/2011.