First official flood maps released in Queensland

By on 8 March, 2011

 

The Queensland State Government has begun creating an online record that maps the devastation caused by the floods and cyclone Yasi, with aerial images from across Queensland.

The first series of maps covers over 100 communities, with other maps to be released progressively in coming weeks.

Baralaba, Brisbane suburbs, Bundaberg, Condamine, Emerald, Goondiwindi, Ipswich suburbs, Jandowae, St George, Surat, Talwood, Thallon and Theodore are included in the first round of aerial imagery and maps.

Aerial images showing Yasi's destructive force are also now available for Cardwell and Dunk Island with images for Mission Beach, Tully and surrounding areas to follow in the next few days.

Premier Anna Bligh said the maps can be found at www.qldreconstruction.org.au from this week.

"This interactive website contains real images of the damage caused by these natural disasters both from the air and on the ground," she said.

"Queenslanders will be given free access to online maps showing the actual flood line for towns and cities affected by the 2010-11 floods.”

Users can type in their address and see where their property is located, in relation to a city or town flood line.

The project involved hundreds of hours of flying back and forth over the area to capture footage with ultra-high resolution, digital imaging equipment.

 

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