Source data
Brisbane flood gauge and infrastructure recovery timeline
Sources checked
- 12 January 2011The Bremer River at Ipswich peaked at 19.4 m.
- 13 January 2011The Brisbane City gauge peaked at 4.46 m.
- 26 February 2011Queensland secured replacement funding for the two transport projects.
- September 2014The replacement Riverwalk was completed.
- 2015Reconstruction of seven ferry terminals was completed.
The first records track water level. The later records show funding and construction of two damaged transport links.
Brisbane flood gauge and infrastructure recovery timeline
Heights are local gauge readings, measured from each gauge’s own datum. The Brisbane City and Ipswich numbers refer to different sites. Time of day is local. The recovery entries are selected milestones for the Riverwalk and ferry terminals.
| Source | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 January 2011 | Brisbane City gauge reaches minor flood range | Began the 11 to 14 January period above the 1.7 m minor threshold | Source 1 |
| 12 January 2011 | Brisbane City gauge above major flood threshold | The threshold is 3.5 m at this gauge | Source 1 |
| 12 January 2011 | Bremer River peak at Ipswich | 19.4 m on the Ipswich gauge | Source 2 |
| 13 January 2011 | Brisbane River crest at Brisbane City | 4.46 m at about 3:00am local time | Source 2 |
| 14 January 2011 | Last date in the above-minor interval at Brisbane City | The Bureau reports an 11 to 14 January interval above minor level | Source 1 |
| 17 January 2011 | Queensland flood inquiry announced | The state announced an inquiry after widespread flooding | Source 2 |
| 26 February 2011 | Funding secured for Riverwalk and terminal replacement | Up to AUD 145 million from the joint disaster relief package | Source 3 |
| July 2013 | Permanent Riverwalk construction began | Replacement of the original floating walkway | Source 3 |
| September 2014 | Replacement Riverwalk completed | Reopened the walking and cycling connection between New Farm and the central city | Source 3 |
| 2015 | Reconstruction of seven ferry terminals completed | Brisbane City Council completed the works | Source 3 |