Ipswich is among the local government areas set to benefit from the federal government’s flood resilience fund, with eight projects receiving a total of $300,000.
The projects, part of the state’s Flood Warning Infrastructure Network initiative, aim to enhance flood monitoring and warning capabilities in the region.
Rosewood and Mutdapilly are some of the areas within Ipswich set to see improvements.
Among the planned upgrades is a river and rainfall monitoring system at Mutdapilly near Warrill Creek.
Additionally, cameras will be installed at Rosewood Warrill View Road near the Bremer River, Rosewood Warrill View Road near Western Creek, Ipswich Rosewood Road near the Bremer River and near Old Toowoomba Road and Deebing Creek.
Federal Minister for Emergency Management, Murray Watt, emphasized the significance of these initiatives, “While we can’t predict the future, we know complacency is simply not an option when it comes to building disaster resilience.”
Minister Watt said the growing threat of floods, particularly flash flooding, made these upgrades crucial for better community protection.
The minister responsible for the Queensland Reconstruction Authority, Nikki Boyd, echoed the sentiment, underlining the importance of ensuring the Flood Warning Infrastructure Network is robust and fit-for-purpose.
“Queensland’s latest devastating disaster season has again illustrated the need to ensure our Flood Warning Infrastructure Network is robust and fit-for-purpose.” Ms Boyd said.
The funded projects in Ipswich are part of ongoing efforts by the Queensland and Australian Governments, councils, and the Local Government Association of Queensland to enhance community safety during severe weather events.
