News
22 February, 2024
Bribie Island Break
Bribie Island experienced a massive landscape change last weekend with Welsby Lagoon, Mermaid Lagoon and Norfolk Creek all breaking through sand barriers.
These were a direct result of Friday’s deluge, which caused floods across Moreton Bay, along with the previous heavy rainfalls experienced this year.
According to a Department of Environment, Science and Innovation spokesperson, this is a natural process that occurs after periods of heavy rainfall “We are aware of community reports of people digging near Norfolk Creek, however a washout was imminent, regardless of human interference, as water had already started to top the natural barrier,” the spokesperson said.
“Members of the public are reminded not to disturb the island’s beach and coastline as this can be dangerous and these areas are protected.
“Deep washouts are likely around all the lagoons with conditions changing on a tidal basis.”
The Department of Environment, Science and Innovation expects Freshwater Creek to also break through over the coming days, advising beach goers to travel one hour either side of low tide, and to use caution when travelling along the open beach.
