Cleveland Porsche swamped as steaming Energex box closes Point

An unsuspecting Porsche owner will have to wait for Energex crews to turn off power before collecting the drenched car. WATCH THE VIDEO

An unsuspecting Porsche owner will have to wait for Energex crews to turn off power before collecting their drenched car.

The silver Porsche was parked on the waterfront at Cleveland Point before today’s storm and high tide swamped an Energex power box, which exploded and was steaming before the road was closed.

The swamped silver Porsche next to the ringed steaming power box on the road to Cleveland Point, often referred to as Millionaires’ Row.

The road was lashed by choppy seas and gales.

Police at the site cordoned off the road to the lighthouse, often referred to as Millionaires’ Row.

They also barred people from the Point while waves were breaking over the road.

People at the point before this morning’s 9.40am high tide were forced to stay in place near the Cleveland Lighthouse.

Waves buffet the shore at Cleveland.

Ferries to Stradbroke Island were still running from Cleveland’s Toondah Harbour.

Hazardous surf warnings have been issued but Redlands Council has not needed to issue any road warnings.

Ferries are still running at Toondah Harbour.

Redland City Council has opened depots for people to make their own sandbags at the Redland City Council South Street Depot.

Council staff and SES will be onsite to assist.

Sand, bags and shovels will be supplied.

North Stradbroke Island – Open 24 Hours

Outside the Redland City Council Depot, 11-37 Mitchell Crescent, Dunwich.

Sand and bags supplied. Please take your own shovel.

Russell Island – Open 24 Hours

Outside the Council Depot on Cambridge Road.

Sand and bags supplied. Please take your own shovel.

Macleay Island – Open 24 Hours

Outside the Council Depot on Scarborough Terrace.

Sand and bags supplied. Please take your own shovel.

Enclosed shoes must be worn.