February 27, 2022
South Burnett Regional Council has warned that Krebs Bridge, near Murgon, may not re-open until Thursday.
Video captured by a local resident on Saturday captured slabs of bitumen pavement being lifted up by the floodwaters.
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group warned on Sunday evening that flooding will continue across the region, particularly along Barkers Creek and Barambah Creek.
At this stage it is expected that the Burnett Highway will re-open Monday afternoon following Department of Transport and Main Roads bridge inspections and repairs.
The Bunya Highway at Krebs Bridge and access to Cherbourg is expected to be cut until at least Tuesday afternoon with the peak spill from Bjelke-Petersen Dam expected tomorrow morning.
A South Burnett Regional Council spokesperson said the Bjelke-Petersen Dam level was 127 per cent.
“Please note that Council is aware that there is extensive damage to Krebs Bridge, and it is likely that it will not re-open until sometime Thursday,” the spokesperson said.
“It is expected that the extensive damage to the road network will take weeks and months to repair, particularly following back-to-back weather events from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth.
“The community is asked to report road damage to (07) 4189-9100.”
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Raw video by Alicia Pidgeon showing slabs of bitumen on the northern side of Krebs Bridge lifting and being washed away on Saturday morning:
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Latest Flood Warning
Issued by BOM at 10:43am on Sunday:
- Stuart and Boyne rivers: River rises are occurring along the Stuart and Boyne rivers. No observations are currently available for the Boyne River at Dunollie. However, river levels are expected to be below the minor flood level. The Boyne River at Dunollie is likely to remain below the minor flood level (2.50 m) during Sunday into Monday.
- Barker and Barambah creeks: River rises and areas of minor to major flooding are occurring along the Barker and Barambah creeks. Major flooding is occurring along the Barker Creek at Glenmore, and moderate flooding at Barambah Creek at Ficks Crossing and Boonara Creek at Ettiewyn. The Barambah Creek at Stonelands is currently at 11.02 metres and falling, with moderate flooding. The Barambah Creek at Stonelands is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (10.00 metre) during next few days. Further river level rises are possible as upstream water arrives. Barambah Creek at Brian Pastures is currently at 6.35 metres and steady, with minor flooding. Barambah Creek at Brian Pastures is expected to remain above the minor flood level (6.00 metres) during Sunday into Monday.
The next warning will be published at 11:00am on Monday.
- External link: Flood warning for the Burnett River
