More than five months after the February flood disaster, more than 4,250 people across Queensland have registered their interest to have their homes raised, rebuilt or voluntary bought back.
The owner of flood-ravaged properties south-west of Brisbane says he remains in an "awkward position" as he waits to hear whether his houses will be bought back by the government.
It includes 443 home owners for voluntary buy-back, with 70 per cent of them living in Ipswich and Brisbane.The state government said Goodna east has been given "initial priority" because of the extent of the disaster impact and flood risk, with valuations in Ipswich to start in mid-August. "It relies on an independent valuation of the property to take place and that home owner agreeing to valuation of that property before they sell their house," he said.Of the more than 8,000 properties impacted in the southern Queensland flooding, approximately two-thirds have either been repaired or works were underway, Mr Moon said."This will be a long road," Mr Moon said.
Major General Jake Ellwood says there was "gap" in knowledge about south-east Queensland's creek systems.
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