{"id":375014,"date":"2026-08-13T19:53:24","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T09:53:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=375014"},"modified":"2026-08-13T19:56:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T09:56:31","slug":"flood-study-enters-final-phase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2026\/08\/13\/flood-study-enters-final-phase\/","title":{"rendered":"Flood Study Enters Final Phase"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Major tributaries of the Burnett River in the South Burnett, including the Boyne and Stuart rivers, and Barker and Barambah creeks, were included in the flood study (Map: SBRC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

August 13, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

The long-running Burnett River Catchment flood study – which has examined data from the 2010, 2013 and 2022 events – has entered its final stage.<\/p>\n

The study is a joint project of the Bundaberg, South Burnett, North Burnett, Cherbourg and Gympie councils with funding support from the Federal and State governments.<\/p>\n

During Phase 1, members of the community were asked to share information, including photos, videos and personal stories, about the three floods.<\/p>\n

In Phase 2, consultants prepared new flood models for the Burnett River and its tributaries, and compared these against the 2010, 2013 and 2022 floods.<\/p>\n

The public was also called on to review these draft maps and provide feedback.<\/p>\n

Now the flood study has moved into Phase 3, the final stage.<\/p>\n

Final flood maps for the three events have been prepared and will be available for residents to view online<\/b><\/a> from August 24.<\/p>\n

There will also be a Community Consultation session from 2:00pm to 6:00pm on Monday, August 31, at the Murgon Town Hall.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The flood study is expected to be completed in October.<\/p>\n

It will include modelling of floods potentially larger than the 2010, 2013 and 2022 events to see how they would affect the region.<\/p>\n

It will also support land-use planning in the lower Burnett floodplain as well as help during the development of flood risk management plans.<\/p>\n