City of Logan eyes flood recovery

City of Logan rallies behind flood victims

Logan City Council is rallying behind impacted residents after last week’s floods.

The event dumped more than 700mm in parts of the city and swelled the Logan River to levels not seen since the 1974 flood.

Council is aware that up to 300 properties could have been inundated from riverine flooding and is working to implement a Flood Recovery Financial Assistance Package to support impacted residents and businesses.

Mayor Darren Power has praised the efforts of volunteers and the community with the clean-up well underway.

“Our field reports are showing an increase in the number of flood-affected properties, which is often the case in a flood event as people don’t notify Council until the immediate danger has passed,” Councillor Power said.

“The Queensland Government and our disaster recovery partners are now operating three community recovery hubs to assist flood victims and connect them to the services they need.

“Council’s priority is to restore the way of life for our residents, many of whom have a long way to go before things will return to normal.”

The Mayor also thanked Councillors and Council staff,  volunteers, the SES, and state and the various community agencies for their tireless efforts during the flood emergency.

“It’s been an amazing collaborative effort working 24/7 to get emergency alerts out, close roads and support people who had been displaced by the floods,” he said.

“Although there has been extensive damage to property, we can all be thankful that it was not worse. There was no loss of life in the City of Logan.

“Kerbside collections begin in flood-hit areas today. That is a major step forward in the clean-up and will assist residents on their recovery journey.”

The Community Recovery hubs provide a place where residents can talk to support and recovery staff, receive referrals for community and government agencies and apply for hardship grants.

They are located at: Beenleigh PCYC – 20-38 Alamein Street, Beenleigh, Caddies Community Centre – 19-33 South Street, Jimboomba, Kingston East Neighbourhood Centre – 117 Meakin Road, Kingston.

Residential properties not inundated by flood water will not receive the immediate flood waste clean-up service.

Different types of waste should be placed in separate piles on the footpath. If there is flood-affected asbestos material contact Council for assistance. For more information go to Kerbside Cleanup 

Residents can also dispose of flood-related waste and rubbish free of charge at any of Council’s Waste and Recycling Facilities at Browns Plains, Beenleigh, Carbrook, Greenbank and Logan Village.

• Eligible community organisations, schools and social enterprises can apply for up to $5000 from Logan City Council to support community response and recovery efforts. More information about Community Response Grants and the online application form can be found at grant information  
• Financial support is also available from the Australian and Queensland governments.
• Residents can do their bit to prevent mosquito outbreaks by ensuring water is cleaned out of roof gutters, rainwater tanks, pot plant bases, buckets, pet bowls, tarpaulins and home sewage treatment plants.