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View of Slipway from South Bank of River
Looking toward the Slipway just after the river has peaked. You can see the top of the shed and the house behind. |
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As the Flood Peaks
Looking from the house, across the Slipway towards the Burnett River. The water reached a peak of 7.9m - the highest level the river has reached in Bundaberg since 1942. |
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View from the Corner of Perry Street
Looking towards the house (on the corner) and the shed. |
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Boats on "Hardstand"
Boats coming to rest after floating off their stands. |
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Aerial View after Water Recedes
The slipway and river looking very bare after the first flood peak recedes. |
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The Water Recedes
As the water goes down, the damage to the shed is revealed. |
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Mud, Mud, Mud . . .
Wading through the layers of mud which have been left behind. |
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What's left - Lunch Room
The lunch room and downstairs office - missing walls, doors, sink etc and covered in mud. |
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Inside the Shed
Debris and damage make for a chaotic mess! |
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Damage to Grounds
The hardstand area - stripped of soil and gouged out. |
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Starting the Cleanup - Upstairs
The water destroyed desks and records, as well as leaving a hole in the wall of the upstairs office. |
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Cleaning up the Mud
The Fire Brigade helps hose the mud off the roadway etc. |
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Repairing the Shed
This section of the roof has now been replaced and further repairs are being carried out. |
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Resurfacing Hardstand Area
The Council has assisted, sending truckloads of soil. |
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Resurfacing Continues
The guys at the slipway roll and compact the soil until the yard is ready for use once more. |
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Lunch Room
Clean and tidy once more - although not quite back to normal! |
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Upstairs Office
Cleaned out, but needing further repairs, furniture replaced etc. |
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Temporary Office
A temporary office has been set-up at the house, while we wait for repairs to be completed. |
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