Councillor
Adrian Schrinner
Special Flood Update No.2
We may not have
seen the worst of the flooding yet.
Fortunately, our local area seems to have survived without
major inundation so far, but the experts are predicting that we're not out of the danger zone yet.
The damage and destruction in other parts of Brisbane - particularly the riverside suburbs -
has been massive.
According to the Lord Mayor, flood levels are expected to peak early
tomorrow morning at around 4am.
The latest flood modelling shows that approximately
19,700 residential properties could be inundated. A further 12,000 residential properties are expected
to have flooding across part of their property.
In addition around 1,657 roads are expected
to be partially or fully flooded and residents are urged to avoid floodwaters for their own safety.
Council has distributed 190,000 sandbags since Monday and more are available at any time of the
day. The closest location for sandbag collection is the Council Depot at 9 Redfern Street, Morningside.
I will continue to keep you updated as more information becomes available.
Yours sincerely,
Adrian Schrinner
PS: Remember - floodwaters
can rise extremely quickly. Be prepared for the unexpected.
Important
contact numbers (updated)
Waste
collection services suspended
Brisbane
City Council advises residents that waste collection services will be suspended until further notice.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday scheduled services will not be completed and residents are advised
not to present their bins for collection and to secure their bins safely on their property.
Council's Transfer Stations, including Chandler, will be open to the public for FREE tipping until further
notice.
Scheduled daily services are planned to resume on Monday, but residents should expect
ongoing disruptions to services.
Priority will be given to waste bins during the flood crisis
with recycle and green waste bins being a second priority.
Residents with special circumstances
or emergency needs should contact Council's Contact Centre on 3403 8888.
The
hidden danger of floodwaters
The chance of getting swept away in
floodwaters is not the only reason you should stay out of the water.
Brisbane City Council has warned that as sewerage
treatment plants
become impacted by rising water, some untreated sewage will begin to
enter
floodwaters.
In addition to untreated sewage, floodwaters also contain other ground contaminants
and bacteria that could be potentially dangerous.
Brisbane's tap water is still 100% safe to
drink, however, around 2,800 homes are currently without water due to power outages to water boosters.
Due to the threat of further power failures, keeping a supply bottled water handy is recommended.
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Tolls waived on Gateway and Logan Motorways
Queensland
Motorways (QML) is waiving all tolls on the Gateway and Logan motorways until further notice.
According to QML, both the Gateway and Logan motorways are currently
unaffected by flood inundation.
Motorists are encouraged to use the motorways at no cost
as a reliable means of travel during this flood crisis, particularly in emergency situations.
The Gateway Motorway is open between Nudgee and the Pacific Motorway, whilst the Logan Motorway is open
between the Pacific Motorway and the Gailes/Camira exit in the west.
With the Ipswich Motorway
now closed, westbound traffic on the Logan Motorway is being detoured at the Gailes/Camira exit.
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