New flood camera installed at high-risk site

Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s suite of flood monitoring cameras has grown, with the installation of a new camera at a strategic location.

The new infrastructure, proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s South East Queensland Community Stimulus Program in association with Lockyer Valley Regional Council, is located at Gatton-Esk Road, Adare and takes the total number of flood cameras across the region to 16.

Chair of the Local Disaster Management Group, Mayor Tanya Milligan said the camera was a vital addition to Council’s disaster resilience tools, boosting the existing range of important community safety measures.

“This camera, which provides updated images to the community every 15 minutes, allows motorists to assess their risks and has arrived at a crucial time as we head into another wet season.

“It is important for our community and emergency services to have certainty and timely information during weather events and our network of cameras help us keep watch over the region during times of natural disasters.

“Council’s Disaster Management team can access the images in real time to assist with emergency planning.

“Along with other flood warning infrastructure, they provide a picture of the current flooding situation, helping deter motorists from driving through floodwater and taking their lives into their own hands.

“Knowing if the roads are safe or not takes the guesswork out of it and allows motorists to make informed decisions before heading out on our roads.

“To view the images, we urge the community to utilise Council’s Disaster Dashboard https://disaster.lvrc.qld.gov.au/ and Council’s website www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/flood-cameras,” she said.

Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald MP said the project was key to bolstering community safety.

“Supporting councils to deliver vital infrastructure to ensure disaster preparedness is at the heart of the Crisafulli Government’s commitment to Queenslanders,” Mr McDonald said.

“Queenslanders know we have their backs in times of disaster, and projects like this prove our dedication to stronger, more resilient communities.”