Emerald Memorial Flood Markers
Consultation has concluded
In March 2019, council undertook a community survey to identify the preferred design of interactive flood markers for the Emerald Botanic Gardens.
The proposed flood markers (also described as 'flood totems') will commemorate the three major historical floods of 1950*, 2008 and 2010.
*Please note: The marker for the 1950 historical flood was previously listed incorrectly as 1956. Council apologies for this error.
Project Updates:
Please see the newsfeed below for updates.
Enquiries:
Contact Brian Duffy, Program Delivery Engineer, CHRC Infrastructure & Capital Works Delivery Team
Ph. 1300 242 686 or enquiries@chrc.qld.gov.au.
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Project Update February 2021
Share Project Update February 2021 on Facebook Share Project Update February 2021 on Twitter Share Project Update February 2021 on Linkedin Email Project Update February 2021 linkThe Emerald Memorial Flood Markers project is back on track, just in time to mark the 10-year anniversary since the 2010 floods.
In March 2019, council undertook a community survey to identify the preferred design for the interactive flood markers, which will be installed at the Emerald Botanic Gardens.
The proposed flood markers (also described as ‘flood totems’) will commemorate the three major historical floods of 1950, 2008 and 2010.
Construction was due to commence late last year, but difficulties in sourcing local recycled bridge timber suitable for the outdoor conditions caused delays.
The scope was updated to include newer treated timber, which has now been obtained by the contractor. The contractor is due to be onsite this month.
Weather-permitting, the historical totems should be completed by the end of April.
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Project Update October 2020
Share Project Update October 2020 on Facebook Share Project Update October 2020 on Twitter Share Project Update October 2020 on Linkedin Email Project Update October 2020 linkIn May 2020, construction of the flood marker totems went out to tender. The project team have been focusing on securing a particular type of timber, with a low moisture content. This will ensure the timber doesn't dry out and deform or rot. Construction has been delayed, but is expected to be completed by the end of December 2020. Provisional locations can be viewed here.
