Community invited to view Burnett Catchment Flood Study findings

Published on 24 August 2026

Residents at Goomeri, Tansey and Booubyjan are invited to view the final findings of the Burnett River and Tributaries Catchment Flood Study, at a community drop-in session to be held at Goomeri Library on Wednesday, 2 September. 

The study, delivered collaboratively by the Burnett Catchment Council's Working Group, brings together the expertise of five local Councils including Gympie, Bundaberg, North Burnett, South Burnett and Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire to improve understanding of flood behaviour across the Burnett River catchment and its tributaries. 

The study is now in its final phase with the completed flood maps for the major historical flood events of 2010, 2013 and 2022 now available for the community to view. The maps have been refined using community feedback which has helped ensure the maps more accurately represent how flooding occurred during these significant events. 

Gympie Regional Council Mayor Glen Hartwig said the release of the final flood maps marked an important milestone in the project and acknowledged the valuable contribution made by residents to bring the maps to life.

"Flooding has shaped many communities across our region, and local knowledge has played an important role in helping build a clearer understanding of how floodwaters move through the catchment," Mayor Hartwig said. 

"On behalf of Council, I'd like to sincerely thank everyone who shared their experiences, photographs and local knowledge throughout the study. Your contribution has helped create a valuable resource that will support better planning, emergency management and stronger community resilience into the future." 

Division 6 Councillor Warren McEwan said residents were encouraged to attend the upcoming information session to learn more about the study and view the final flood mapping.

"This study represents years of collaboration between councils, technical experts and our communities, and we're pleased to now be able to share the final outcomes," Cr McEwan said. 

"The drop-in session is an opportunity to view the final flood maps, learn how community feedback helped refine the modelling, and speak directly with the project team about the study and its findings." 

Community members can attend the drop-in information session at: 

Goomeri Library

Wednesday, 2 September 2026 

2:00pm 

The Burnett River and Tributaries Catchment Flood Study is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). 

For more information about the study and to view the maps, visit the Burnett River & Tributaries Flood Study website.