Flood update
It was hard to get any sleep on Tuesday night, but the sun rose anyway and I was thankful power didn't go out in the night. I took a walk around the neighbourhood to find New Farm Park was already flooding in some areas and the water levels were only about 3 metres. Peak height was originally expected to be well above 5 metres at 4am today and the park isn't far from where we live.
The SO and I talked about contingency plans and moved more stuff to higher ground, but after that, it's just waiting and watching the news.
Sometime yesterday afternoon, power got cut off and that's when we knew things were getting worse. We saw homes with backyards under waist deep water and the water smelt horrible. Our ferry terminal was twisted from the force of the river, but my heart broke when part of the Riverwalk broke off and a tugboat skipper - of his own accord - went out to manoveur the section carefully under the Gateway Bridge. We have walked and cycled on that floating walkway to and from walk countless times.
Last night's flood water got into a neighbour's yard just 2 doors down, but otherwise our street has made it unscathed. We are so lucky the waters didn't get as high as originally predicted, but power might not get back till Saturday.
We will try to help with the cleanup in our area tomorrow and on the weekend if conditions are safe.
Brunswick Street, looking down towards New Farm Park
Brunswick Street, looking down towards New Farm Park
Peak water levels were just about to reach the 7-Eleven corner shop.
The sandbags didn't really stop the water from coming in.
We used to park our car in the underground carpark.
Now you need scuba gear to get down there.
The houses across from the Merthyr Village did not fare as well...
Our neighbourhood sausage sizzle to feed locals and raise funds.
The flies are already out in force, so there'll be much to clean up.