Busy CBD off-ramp closes again due to runoff from Queen’s Wharf

The off-ramp may need to close again, regardless of the weather, to allow for a more extensive investigation into the subsurface blockages.

“Our crews are working to remove water and debris and assist with interim measures, while collaborating with the developer to devise and implement a long-term solution to this issue,” the spokesman said.

A spokesman for the Destination Brisbane Consortium, which operates Queen’s Wharf and its casino, said the work was occurring outside peak hours to limit the disruption.

“Destination Brisbane Consortium apologies for any inconvenience as we work with TMR to resolve the situation,” he said.

Brisbane recorded 47 millimetres from Tuesday through to Thursday, and almost 70 millimetres on Sunday alone, marking the highest recorded daily rainfall in November.

But the worst of Queensland’s November rain fell out west, where some areas reported almost 100 millimetres in an hour.

Lesdale, 700 kilometres west of Brisbane, had 92 millimetres ion an hour, while nearby Charleville had 68 millimetres in an hour, causing road closures and flash flooding.

While there was flooding across the Murweh Shire, a levy bank and gully diversion system helped protect Charleville from major damage.

Queensland’s central coast was preparing for a growing trough that was set to bring up to 200 millimetres of rain between Rockhampton and Mackay.

Mackay received 70 millimetres of rain in 24 hours on Wednesday, but the bureau cancelled its severe weather warning on Thursday morning.

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