Report: Record flooding to close Port of Brisbane

Source: http://www.bairdmaritime.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8967:record-flooding-to-close-port-of-brisbane&catid=68&Itemid=59

Australia: The state of Queensland’s Port of Brisbane was scheduled to close on January 12 due to severe flooding.

Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) said in a statement that, "all ships will be removed from the port berths."

The severe weather conditions are expected to cut various roads linking to and from the port.

Emergency Management Queensland has advised that the Port of Brisbane is likely to lose power due to flooding of electrical sub-stations.

Updates regarding closure of maritime traffic remain unchanged and road access to the port remains open.

Police are in the port to oversee sightseers and manage salvage operations. We will continue to monitor the port roads and access and provide an update later this afternoon,” said the Port of Brisbane.

Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has declared three quarters of Queensland a disaster zone.