Closing Down

The flood level in the Brisbane River at Colleges Crossing is reaching record highs. For the first time in memory - the water level is threatening the emergency entrance to the park. The official river level has broken 9m - and high tide is due at 4pm.
Its a massive amount of water raging through the area, and locals will have to use the one-lane bridge over the weir at Mt Crosby for some time yet.
The rain has been relentless, and flooding in the catchment and streams can only add to the flood levels in the area.
The estimated damage bill to Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve during the most recent flood was $45k.
Because of the threat of rising water and the possibility of the water rising higher we have reluctantly closed down the cafe's operations so that we can evacuate through the only exit left. We will access our situation again tomorrow morning.
We've living up to our slogan - There's no place like it, and, in Brisbane and Ipswich at the moment that's true.
We will post some photos this afternoon.

Mt Crosby Road Closed

The Wivenhoe dam is again releasing water, and has again impacted on the bridge over the Brisbane River at Colleges Crossing.  Mt Crosby Road is closed as the river rushes over the bridge.  The barricades are up and the detour around Allawah Road and the Mt Crosby weir is the only way around.  The cafe and park are open with the road barriers below the entrance gate.  We will have staff on to look after those who can make the trip.  The shame is that the weather is beautiful - sunny and comfortable under the tree on the deck.  Why there has to be large disruptive releases from the dam on an ad hoc basis - instead of a controlled continual releases, is the big question.  The road crossing at Colleges Crossing is obviously totally inadequate if every dam release closes the bridge.  Anyway, there's normal service at the cafe.  Enjoy!