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Water damage in Benowa, Gold Coast

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Benowa: storms, floods and homes

When the Nerang River flooded in early April 1929, the water covered many farms at Benowa and reached the tops of fences. The Benowa Flood By-Pass Canal, a response to the flood risk, was completed in 1980. On 9 March 2025, residents were told to prepare for moderate flooding of the Nerang River and Boobegan Creek. Say the word, and we'll refer you to a local restoration business.

Because of the flood risk, the city council funded a University of Queensland flood mitigation study from canal lot sales, and the result was the Benowa Flood By-Pass Canal, completed in 1980.
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When the Nerang River flooded in early April 1929, the river was very high at Benowa, and floodwater covered many farms and reached the tops of fences on a number of properties.
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On 9 March 2025 a Watch and Act flood warning told people in Benowa, Carrara, Merrimac and nearby suburbs to prepare now for moderate flooding of the Nerang River and Boobegan Creek.
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At the 2021 Census, 21.2% of occupied private dwellings in Benowa were rented.
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Benowa had 9,889 residents at the 2021 Census (ABS QuickStats).

River warnings matter in Benowa. Treat a Watch and Act warning seriously, and look up your address on the City’s flood maps ahead of time, because the City says they should not be relied on during an event. If water is rising around your home or a storm has damaged it, call the SES on 132 500. Owners should let their insurer know early, and tenants should call the property manager.

Before contacting us, find the source of the water and check if more is getting in. If the water came up from outside, note how high it reached. Walk through each room and note what’s wet. Know if you rent or own, and have any claim number from your insurer handy. After that, and only with your permission, a local restoration business serving Benowa can get those details from us.

The first 48 hours

Start these steps as soon as it is safe. The time marks are reminders, not waiting periods or a promise of when a business can attend.

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Make safety the first step
Insurance Council of Australia
Now
Photograph it, then call your insurer
Insurance Council of Australia
Now
Stop more water getting in
Queensland Government, SES
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Don't wait two days to start drying
Queensland Health

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