Flood update March 2

City of Logan flood update Wednesday, March 2

Logan City Council today switched its focus from river peaks to recovery as it reached out to support the local community directly affected by floodwaters.

Council is aware of 59 City of Logan homes that were inundated and anticipates this number will grow as crews conduct inspections to determine flood levels.

Logan and Albert Rivers have reached their peaks.

Around 200 roads across the city remain closed or affected by floodwater.

Some will be closed for days as safety inspections are conducted.

City of Logan Mayor Darren Power said today’s focus for Council was to get into flood-affected suburbs to support impacted residents and business owners.

“This is our community, and we will be doing everything we can to help them,” Cr Power said.

“We want to determine exactly how residents and businesses have been affected and what we can do to restore their way of life and day-to-day operations.”

Council and its disaster management partners have been resupplying isolated communities.

Essential supplies are being delivered and welfare checks conducted with impacted residents.

Cr Power said Council, emergency services and volunteers were working around the clock to support those most impacted.

“I thank them for their tireless work in supporting our community, “ he said.

Eligible community organisations, schools and social enterprises can apply for up to $5000 from Logan City Council to support community response and recovery efforts. Flood related applications will be fast-tracked. More information about Community Response Grants and the online application form can be found at: logan.qld.gov.au/cdf

Flood-affected residents are eligible to apply for the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment of $1000 per adult and $400 per eligible child through Services Australia.

Residents can also access financial assistance and support services from the Queensland Government, including Emergency Hardship Assistance grants of up to $180 per person and $900 for a family of five or more.

Grant applications can be made at communityrecovery.qld.gov.au/

The City of Logan evacuation centre at inSports Logan Metro Health, Fitness & Events Centre in Crestmead assisted around 30 people over night displaced by floodwaters.

The centre, at 357 Browns Plains Road, is being coordinated 24/7 by Red Cross, the SES and volunteers. It provides showers, limited food and drinks (with catering provided by the Salvation Army) and beds and blankets.

Temporary places of refuge, where residents can use toilets, charge their devices, or have a tea or coffee break are open from 7am until 5pm at:

• Beenleigh PCYC, Alamein St, Beenleigh.

This venue is not providing overnight accommodation.

Other flood-related developments in the City of Logan today include:

• An inspection of Mount Lindsay Highway was scheduled this morning prior to its expected re-opening at Maclean Bridge and south of Camp Cable Rd.
• Water has fallen from Teviot Rd, bridge inspections were done, and the road is now open to end the isolation of Flagstone and Glen Logan residents.
• An updated list of closed or flooded roads is available on Council’s Disaster Dashboard. The dashboard also includes information on current power outages. Go to logan.qld.com.au
• Water fell overnight at Waterford. Logan River peaked yesterday at 11.1 metres above the 2017 level (ex-TC Debbie) of 10.5 metres
• Floodwaters at Maclean Bridge peaked on Monday night at 20.64 metres just below the 2017 peak of 20.66 metres.
• Albert River continues to fall and is now below the minor flood level.
• Council’s Waste & Recycling Facilities at Browns Plains, Beenleigh, Carbrook, Greenbank and Logan Village are all open today and accepting flood-related waste and rubbish for free. Residents with large loads should go to Carbrook or Browns Plains. Delays are likely and residents should avoid using these facilities unless absolutely necessary.
• Some disruption to bin collection services is likely. Put your bin out the night before usual collection day. If your bin is not emptied, leave it on the footpath and will be emptied as soon as possible. Bin supply, repairs, replacements and upgrades are also delayed.
• Council recommends avoiding contact with floodwaters for up to five days after the rain stops due to potential risks from bacteria carried into waterways from runoff.
• To report potholes and other damage please call Council’s Customer Service on 3412 3412.
• For flood emergency assistance, contact the SES on 132 500. For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000).