Some 7500 people have been displaced in Bundaberg, 200 homes have been damaged and businesses have gone under water as the city is hit by the worst ever flood disaster in its history.

Among those struggling to battle back the water is Classic Design and Print, which recovered from the Queensland floods in 2011 but has once more been inundated.

Garry May, managing director, Coral Coast Printing told Australian Printer, “We are fortunately one of the lucky ones who have not been affected by the floods but I have to say my thoughts are with all those that are, especially Classic Design and Print which went under in 2011 and started business again after the disaster, but has now once more been affected. It is really hard for them, and my thoughts are with them. If the same had happened to me I would give up. It is really devastating”

Another printer underwater in Bundaberg is The Sticker Company, administration assistant Kellie Pollock told Australian Printer, “The Bundaberg facility is underwater and everything is damaged, it is a sad sight.”

Some have survived. Shane Robertson, managing director, Trakka Screen Prints told Australian Printer, “There is water behind and under our building but there is still about half a metre or so before it starts coming into the driveway. It has been devastating for everyone in Bundaberg and we are one of the lucky ones.”

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