Suncorp Stadium after the flood

[Ryan]

Brisbane's Suncorp stadium on fire
Paul Kent
The Daily Telegraph
January 12, 2011 10:39AM
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/b...-1225986177554


BRISBANE'S Suncorp stadium is on fire after rising flood waters short circuited, fire-fighters believe, a generator box.

Smoke is streaming out of a second story vent where it is believed a generator lurks behind.

With Brisbane River having broken its banks flood waters have begun flooding through Brisbane city and right now the water level is about 1-1.2m high on the ground floor of Suncorp stadium.

As yet the playing surface inside is yet to be covered in water.

However, streets surrounding the stadium have flooded well over 1m and close to 2m high.

Meanwhile, the Queen Street Mall has been locked-down as shops and restaurants prepare for the flood

Shops, including Myer and other major chains, have put sandbags out and boarded up their entrances.

The Regatta Hotel has already been flooded as they prepare for a scenario similar to the 1974 floods when the entire first floor was under water.

[Cowboy Titan]

Here's some pictures:


http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/spe...-1225986189205

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http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/spe...-1225986189205

Shortly after 10.30am a large explosion boomed from behind the vent, sending black plumes of smoke billowing into the air.

"There's been a secondary explosion from the vicinity of the substation," a fireman said over radio.
As an alarm bell continues to ring as background noise, firefighters have gained access to nearby rooftops to check for damage and a current safety status.

They are still trying to find a way into the stadium.

[Cowboy Titan]

Floods and fire close Suncorp Stadium
January 12, 2011 - 1:31PM

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/a-league...112-19nbz.html

Ninety per cent of the ground was under water late on Wednesday morning and the stadium will no longer host Sunday?s A-League clash between the Brisbane Roar and Wellington.

But police and the venue?s managers, AEG Ogden, were quick to douse a report the stadium was on fire after a small explosion in an isolated transformer room as a result of flooding.


Suncorp Stadium this morning. Photo: Getty Images

??It was brought under control very quickly and there was no damage,?? Suncorp Stadium spokesman Greg Adermann told AAP.

Adermann said Roar and Football Federation Australia officials were looking at alternative arrangements as the ground was unplayable due to south-east Queensland?s flooding disaster.

Due to the congested nature of the A-League schedule a month out from the play-offs, there is more chance the fixture will go ahead at a different venue than being postponed.

It?s understood the main options include finding another Queensland venue to hold the match, moving it to Wellington or calling it off and splitting the points.

The stadium managers, the Roar and the Football Federation Australia were meeting on Wednesday morning to discuss alternative arrangements.

There is sunshine in Brisbane on Wednesday and more dry weather forecast but the likelihood of the game being played in the city appears slim due to the expectation of more flooding.

Also the number of roads cut in and around the Milton venue, near the CBD, means it will be extremely difficult for the club to draw a decent attendance to the match.

??What it comes down to is how much it floods and the ability for people to get around the city,?? said a Roar official.

Conversely, Queensland Cricket remains confident the Gabba will be playable for Saturday night?s Twenty20 match between the Bulls and NSW but will wait until later in the week before making a call on Friday.

??We?ll have (a pitch) ready for them,?? curator Kevin Mitchell Jnr told AAP.??It might not be a million bucks but we?ll have something that?s playable.??

The Bulls -- like the Brisbane Broncos, Queensland Reds and Brisbane Lions -- have cancelled training but will attempt to practice indoors on Thursday.

Reds players are instead putting their efforts into flood relief, including safeguarding Queensland Rugby Union headquarters at Ballymore which is facing flooding from the swollen Enoggera Creek.

Most Reds squad members were at Ballymore on Wednesday sandbagging while another group of players were dispatched to a council sandbagging centre.

The Faingaa twins, Saia and Anthony, have announced they will donate their first match payments from the Super Rugby season to the flood cause and have urged fellow players to do the same.

AAP

[DIEHARD]

Unbelievable. It's like one of those Hollywood movies where iconic landmarks are underseige. Lang Park!

I hope everyone is ok out there, things are crazy here in Brisbane but luckily most of my friends and family are ok and trying to track down the rest.

I had to bail out my girlfriend from ground zero, she lives in Albert St near the Botanic gardens.

I just can't believe the magnitude of this all.

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I was really worried about my cousin in Ipswich but he lives on higher ground. He has lost power since yesterday arvo but has his generator going and BBQ and camping fridge. S I guess he is one of the luckiest men in Ipswich right now.

He is in the RAAF as a mechanic, I thought he'd be deployed but he is attached to the Super Hornets.

[Cowboy Titan]

Just saw an overhead shot of Suncorp Stadium. The entire field is inundated and the water is above the signs on the sideline.

[DIEHARD]

Just saw an overhead shot of Suncorp Stadium. The entire field is inundated and the water is above the signs on the sideline.

That is just insane and probably the most visually telling picture. You know like those pictures in fiction of the Statue of Liberty in ruin.

Hopefully Lang Park can bounce back fast.

I hope all Queenslanders are ok out there. I think they have really pulled together to minimise the damage and harm. Let's keep it up.

Anyone else from Brissie? Ipswich? Or Toowoomba?

[Ryan]

Just saw an overhead shot of Suncorp Stadium. The entire field is inundated and the water is above the signs on the sideline.

Where can I find that photo?

[DIEHARD]

The beach at Southbank is cms from being swallowed by the Brisbane river!

[TITAN PETE]

Where can I find that photo?

http://images.triplem.com.au/2011/01...flood-blog.jpg

May not be the pic Cowboy is talking about

[DIEHARD]

Wheel of Brisbane is surrounded by water too!

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http://images.triplem.com.au/2011/01...flood-blog.jpg

May not be the pic Cowboy is talking about

Channel 7 were flying over. A guy was paddling a kayak on the field and another guy was walking chest deep in water. Considering the water is going to go another metre or so higher tomorrow, the surface won't be a pretty sight.

Realistically though, SEQ has alot more important issues to worry about than a sporting field - even if it's sacred turf.

[Mushi]

Just saw suncorp on the news - OMG. It is past the second level of seating now. Just so unbelievable this is all happening just up the M1 from us gold coasters. Hope any of our Brissie, Ipswich, Toowoomba and surrounding suburbs members are all safe and well.
Brad - are you guys out of the danger zone?

We had family in Lockyer valley but all are ok. One house flooded but they are at another family members. My poor uncle was stranded on the highway for 2 days but is finally home safe and well tonight.

[DIEHARD]

Im out of the danger zone and stocked up on food and fuel and also bailed out my girlfriend from the city where she lives at ground zero. The streets below her building are now deep underwater.

Steve, our mod here, is ok too on the northside. He recently said he volunteered for making pizza for the evacuees at the RNA through a local Eagle Boys.

Goatus is ok for now, but his street did flood last week. He said he has drilled holes in his Torana so it will dry out quicker.

Bobby, my mate in the wheelchair who comes to the Legion and is a Bulldogs fan, is ok, he lives in higher ground in Strathpine but is cut off.

Ive heard lots of bad stories about rugby league fans who have lost their houses and also their parents lost their houses as well. Rugby league is like a family for me and any rugby league fan is my neighbour, so my heart goes out to them and I hope we can all pull together in the months and years ahead.

I also saw the dry dock at the maritime museum is now... not dry and the naval destroyer is now floating.