Scenic Rim residents are urged to stay off the roads and out of floodwaters, as significant flooding continues to impact the region.
Scenic Rim Regional Council Mayor Greg Christensen says while the heavy rainfall has eased, the region continues to experience major and minor flooding, rising river levels and very dangerous road conditions.
“There are currently active Emergency Alerts for Purga Creek, Warrill View and Harrisville, Beaudesert, Canungra, Tamborine and Coulson, with a number of homes affected.
“We are working with our partner agencies, including Queensland Fire and Emergency Service (QFES) and SES, to alert and evacuate low-lying areas and respond to calls for assistance as the last of this event passes.”
Mayor Christensen says locals are urged to consider their need to drive.
“We have many road closures due to flooding, as well as landslides and severe potholes, so a trip is just not worth the risk.
“Our roads team is out on the ground carrying out inspections, beginning clean-ups and preparing for repairs as soon as it’s safe to do so.
“Please be mindful, just because a road is no longer flooded doesn’t meant it’s open and safe to travel on.”
Mayor Christensen says Council is working with authorities, as this severe weather event unfolds.
“We’ll be working with Transport and Main Roads to carry out full assessments on roads as quickly as possible, so please follow all roadside signage and we appreciate your patience.
“I want to take this opportunity to thank our incredible emergency services, employees and volunteers on the ground supporting the community through this severe weather event.
“There will be major disruptions to Council facilities and services today and the remainder of the week, we thank you for your patience while we work together to get through this severe weather event.”
The Tamborine Memorial Hall, 2760 Waterford Tamborine Road, Tamborine, is currently an active Place of Refuge in the Scenic Rim.
Residents requiring flood assistance should contact the SES on 132500.
In a life-threatening emergency, dial Triple Zero (000) and you can contact Council on 07 5540 5111 for other enquiries.
Stay up to date with the latest updates on Council’s Facebook page and on the Disaster Dashboard: https://disasterdashboard.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/
