Despite six major flood events, COVID-19 restrictions, substandard soil conditions and a remote site location, the largest weir to be built in Queensland, Australia, since World War II now is operating and achieving what it was designed to do—provide water security for the region where it is located while protecting aquatic wildlife.
Located on an underutilized triangular plot chosen for its proximity to Springfield Central Station, the parking garage nearly fills its site, which is hemmed in by roadways on three sides. A triangular footprint made the best use of the available space.