[AusNOG] Brisbane?

Matt Carter matt at iseek.com.au
Tue Jan 11 20:33:19 EST 2011 

Just in.

http://www.energex.com.au/media_centre/asp/media_release_display.asp?id=1998&index=0&m=&y=

ENERGEX to switch off some Brisbane CBD power

ENERGEX crews will start switching off electricity to many parts of Brisbane's CBD from 7 am tomorrow (Wednesday 12 January 2011) for safety reasons.

The electricity sub-stations are mainly in buildings close to the Brisbane River which is expected to reach near record levels during the next few days.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jason Sinclair [mailto:Jason.Sinclair at staff.pipenetworks.com]
> Sent: Tuesday 11 January 2011 6:59 PM
> To: Andrew Edington; Matt Carter; Karl Kloppenborg; Greg Macsok
> Cc: AusNOG at lists.ausnog.net; David Hughes
> Subject: RE: [AusNOG] Brisbane?
> 
> Hi Noggers,
> 
> As one of the sorry souls who couldn't get back from Sydney in time to
> get home tonight in Brisbane I can give a pretty good update of the
> Brisbane CBD (as at 18:40 BNE time).
> 
> Most roads in the CBD are ok - the bottom end of town along the Eagle
> St Pier is slightly underwater as are the back parts of Milton and
> behind Suncorp Stadium.
> 
> DC3/4 in Brunswick St and 100 Wickham appear to be ok at this stage,
> however tomorrow will be more telling as peak levels are meant to hit
> between 11pm and 3am overnight tonight.
> 
> I am camping out in the city tonight (thanks to all those who offered a
> bed to stay in tonight!) but wanted to be near work and keep an eye on
> things. There's an awful lot of water about and I haven't ever seen
> anything like this, however I think there a whole lot more people who
> are suffering pretty badly at the moment in parts of Qld - so a forced
> night out I can't really complain about!
> 
> If I see anything worrying tonight or hear anything will keep you all
> updated.
> 
> Jas
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ausnog-bounces at lists.ausnog.net [mailto:ausnog-
> bounces at lists.ausnog.net] On Behalf Of Andrew Edington
> Sent: Tuesday, 11 January 2011 2:29 PM
> To: Matt Carter; Karl Kloppenborg; Greg Macsok
> Cc: AusNOG at lists.ausnog.net; David Hughes
> Subject: Re: [AusNOG] Brisbane?
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> At this stage we are not aware of any forced evacuations in the
> Brisbane CBD, or any news that Energex will be turning off the power
> grid. As it's already been posted, the QLD Police have advised that
> there are no forced evacuations taking place at this time.
> 
> We have reviewed information available, both from current flood maps
> and previous flood information from 1974, and have concluded that the
> PIPE datacentres in Brisbane CBD (DC1/DC2) and Fortitude Valley
> (DC3/DC4) are unlikely to be affected by current events.
> 
> At this stage our NOC is still manned, and will continue to be until
> it's unsafe to do so or staff need to return home.
> 
> If the situation changes we'll be notifying customers as soon as
> possible.
> 
> Thanks,
> Andrew.
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> From: ausnog-bounces at lists.ausnog.net [mailto:ausnog-
> bounces at lists.ausnog.net] On Behalf Of Matt Carter
> Sent: Tuesday, 11 January 2011 1:25 PM
> To: 'Karl Kloppenborg'; Greg Macsok
> Cc: AusNOG at lists.ausnog.net; David Hughes
> Subject: Re: [AusNOG] Brisbane?
> 
> Re forced evac's.
> 2 minutes ago.
> 
> 
> January 11, 2011
> 
> Issued at: 1.20pm
> 
> Brisbane flood situation
> 
> Police advise there have been no forced evacuations in Brisbane, as the
> flooding situation rapidly worsens.
> 
> We urge people to plan their journey home carefully, and to leave
> plenty of time to get home before water cuts off a number roads in low-
> lying areas.
> 
> Traffic is building as people do attempt to get home and ongoing rain
> is slowing journeys. All motorists are urged to drive to the
> conditions, take care on the road and avoid driving into floodwater.
> 
> The community is advised to listen to radio and news updates for
> further information and call 13 19 40 for more information on road
> closures. The 131940.qld.gov.au website is also posting information as
> it comes to hand.
> 
> Issued by Police Media
> 
> 
> From: ausnog-bounces at lists.ausnog.net [mailto:ausnog-
> bounces at lists.ausnog.net] On Behalf Of Karl Kloppenborg
> Sent: Tuesday 11 January 2011 1:18 PM
> To: Greg Macsok
> Cc: AusNOG at lists.ausnog.net; David Hughes
> Subject: Re: [AusNOG] Brisbane?
> 
> Yes, I have been talking to family friends who work in the CBD,
> 
> They have been advised / escorted to leave the CBD and that the power
> grid is being shut down for their area.
> 
> 
> 
> Cheers!
> Karl Kloppenborg
> 
> Please consider the environment before printing this email. Think
> before you print.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On 11/01/2011, at 14:08, Greg Macsok wrote:
> 
> We have just been advised that the local power utility will be shutting
> off an entire grid section of Brisbane CBD's power and have been told
> to turn off all equipment.
> 
> Luckily for us, we aren't a datacentre and are only having to shut down
> two servers in our local office.
> 
> After speaking with others locally, it appears it isn't an isolated
> issue - large sections of the CBD are being forcibly evacuated - no
> chances are being taken.
> 
> Greg
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ausnog-bounces at lists.ausnog.net [mailto:ausnog-
> bounces at lists.ausnog.net] On Behalf Of Shaun Deans :: Kadeo
> Sent: Tuesday, 11 January 2011 10:54 AM
> To: David Hughes; Matthew Moyle-Croft
> Cc: AusNOG at lists.ausnog.net
> Subject: Re: [AusNOG] Brisbane?
> 
> A lot of the Brisbane sites are showing low bandwidth versions due to
> the amount of visitors.
> For updates on actual "flood damage" people can check:
>           http://www.facebook.com/QueenslandPolice
>           http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ausnog-bounces at lists.ausnog.net [mailto:ausnog-
> bounces at lists.ausnog.net] On Behalf Of David Hughes
> Sent: Tuesday, 11 January 2011 12:53 PM
> To: Matthew Moyle-Croft
> Cc: AusNOG at lists.ausnog.net
> Subject: Re: [AusNOG] Brisbane?
> 
> 
> I was about to suggest checking out www.ourbrisbane.com for updates and
> access to web cams but it's off the air.  That can't be a good sign.
> 
> 
> David
> ...
> 
> 
> On 11/01/2011, at 12:38 PM, Matthew Moyle-Croft wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> Interested in any on the ground info about what's happening - anyone
> left in the CBD or especially Fortitude Valley and around the river who
> can comment?  (I claim that this is very relevant to operations).
> 
> So far we've seen no significant loss of broadband sessions in
> Queensland.
> 
> MMC
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