EIGHT new flood awareness cameras have been installed across the region, bringing the total from 16 to 24 cameras.

The new cameras have been installed at Keith Street at Bundamba, Edmond Street at Marburg, Hiddenvale Road at Calvert, Five Mile Bridge at Walloon, Western Creek Bridge at Grandchester, Smith Road at Redbank, Tantivy Street at North Ipswich and Marsden Parade in Ipswich.

This adds to the existing network located across Goodna, Churchill, Rosewood, Karalee, Jeebropilly, West Ipswich, Karana Downs, Marburg, central Ipswich and Springfield.

Council has also installed six new flood gauges as part of a pilot program.

Division. 4 councillor, Jim Madden said images provided by the cameras can be viewed by clicking the ‘Disaster Cameras’ link on the Disaster Dashboard website.

“These cameras have been set up in some of the city’s most flood-prone areas, showing waterways at risk of significant rises and roads at risk of being cut off,” he said.

“It means people in and around these areas can make informed decisions about their movements during times of severe weather. Remember, if it’s flooded, forget it.

“I’m also delighted council has installed six new flood gauges across the city as part of a pilot program, further improving situational awareness by providing water level information.

“We want to do everything we can to alleviate the heartbreak of these natural disasters.”